Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a line of approach

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

traveling across

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

the organ of sight

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

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From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

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From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

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From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

ten 10s

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

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From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

come together

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

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From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She gasped, dropped her clubs, and fled to meet them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

create by training and teaching

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

without warning or announcement

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

not famous or acclaimed

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hardress stared: then, perceiving the newcomers, smiled a little and went on slowly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

at the time that

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

which person or people

From this reading Norah and Captain Hardress, who had been knocking golf-balls about, were crossing the terrace on their way to tea when the three slouched hats caught Norah’s eye through the trees of the avenue.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AUSTRALIA IN SURREY The three Australians came that afternoon; and, like many Australians in the wilds of London with a vague idea of distances, having given themselves good time to catch their train, managed to catch the one before it; and so arrived at Homewood unheralded and unsung.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading “I’d like to see her doing a hundred yards!” he said.