used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
Agatha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
for the reason that
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
a female human offspring
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
every person
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going with her father to The Sefton Arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
more desirable than another
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
any competition
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
Sefton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sefton Arms Old Mat never stopped in Liverpool for the big race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she refused point-blank to favour Cousin Agatha, and further refused to argue the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was partly because everybody else did, and partly because he always preferred The Sefton Arms upon the course.
at the time that
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When his little daughter first took to accompanying her dad to the National she used to stay the night with a Methodist cousin of her mother's and join her father on the course next morning.
