Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

later than; following

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

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

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

(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 Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

inflected form of “dot” — scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

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

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

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

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

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

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

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

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

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

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

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

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

occurring by chance

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

used to form the superlative

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

above and across; more than

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

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

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

uttered with a trill

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

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

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

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

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

plural of “statuette” — a small carved or molded figure

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

express a supposition

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

confined on all sides

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

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

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

grow vigorously

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

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

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined:

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

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From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was in shape, a long oval, bordered with low box, which prevented the balls from rolling off the limits, and surrounded entirely with a broad gravel walk, shaded by tall maples and evergreens, with rustic chairs and seats beneath, and here and there statuettes, and urns filled with luxuriant vines, and the shrubs which thrive best in the shade.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

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

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

at the time that

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

in or at the place that

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

during the time that

From this reading At a little distance, the musical waters of a fountain were heard, as they fell into the basin, where golden fish were playing, while patches of bright flowers dotting the turf heightened the general effect, and made it one of the most delightful of resorts.

which person or people

From this reading Edna had almost screamed aloud, when, after breakfast was over, Roy took her there with his mother, who, though she never played, enjoyed nothing better than sitting in her favorite chair, and listening to the click of the balls, and the merry shouts which followed a lucky hit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was not a finer croquet lawn in the neighborhood than that at Leighton Place, nor one with which so much pains had been taken.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Suppose, Miss Overton, that you and Roy try a game while I rest,” she said to Edna, while Roy rejoined: