used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
an occurrence of something
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
Chelsea
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From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
CONUNDRUMnounUS /kəˈnʌndrəm/
a difficult problem
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
divisible by two
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
at any time
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
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 THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
Lingham
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From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
LINKSnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
engage in
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
by chance
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
Quarles
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From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
rambles
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From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
except if; if not
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If nothing better to do, join us here for a few days.--Quarles, Marine Hotel, Lingham."
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
at the time that
From this reading Some remark of the professor's had annoyed me at this time, and I had studiously kept away from Chelsea for some days, when one morning I received a telegram:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, there would be leisure hours, and I had visions of pleasant rambles with Zena.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I did not even know they were out of town, for Zena and I never wrote to each other, and I had a strong suspicion the invitation meant that the professor wanted my help in some case in which he was interested.
Zena
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From this reading THE CONUNDRUM OF THE GOLF LINKS I have wondered sometimes whether I have ever really liked Christopher Quarles; at times I have certainly resented his treatment, and had he been requested to make out a list of his friends, quite possibly my name would not have figured in the list unless Zena had written it out for him.
