used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
pleasantly occupied
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
dinner-table
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From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
Geary
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From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
a person of German nationality
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
how
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From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
IRONICALadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
Silas
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From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
sloughsnounUS /slʌfs/
plural of “slough” — necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
in or at the place that
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
which person or people
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading There is a country for you--every man a soldier, every worker an intellect.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading FATE IRONICAL They were a merry party at the dinner-table, and the Reverend Silas Geary amused them greatly by his discussion of that absorbing topic, is golf worth playing?
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He himself, good man, deplored the fact that several worthy persons who, otherwise, would have been working ten or twelve hours a day as Cabinet ministers, deliberately toiled in the sloughs and pits of the golf course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The whole nation is chasing a little ball," he said; "we deplore the advance of Germany, but, I would ask you, how does the German spend his day, what are his needs, where do his amusements lie?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In England nowadays our young fellows seem to try and find out how little they can do.
