used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
after-luncheon
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From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
Broadstairs
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From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
recognizable; marked
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
Desmond
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From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
don't
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From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
eh
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From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
exoticisms
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From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
Francis
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From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
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 “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
golf-bags
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From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
I've
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From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
improvisationnounUS /ˌɪmprɑːvɪˈzeɪʃən/
a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
it's
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From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
Okewoods
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From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
racquetsnounUS /ˈrækɪts/
plural of “racquet” — a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We think it’s less dangerous, don’t we, Francis?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
unblushinglyadverb
without blushing
From this reading “I got a crack on the head from a ball playing racquets at Queen’s,” unblushingly replied this master of improvisation, “and so I’ve decided to revert to golf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Desmond was wearing a bandage about his head, and, after we had exchanged greetings, I asked him what he had been doing to himself.
at the time that
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
which person or people
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Sure,” rejoined his brother, who likes to flavour his speech at times with certain exoticisms acquired from his American wife, “but a heap less exciting, eh, old man?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading That the Okewoods obeyed the Chief’s instructions to the letter I can testify, for I happened to be drinking my after-luncheon in the lounge of the hotel at Broadstairs when they arrived with suitcases and golf-bags.
