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From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
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From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
7.30
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From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
anew
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
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From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
immediately past
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
staying power
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
not used up
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
up to a particular time
From this reading At 7.30 they go out, and rarely return before dinner; and again at 2, remaining out till 5.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading I HAD at last indeed tumbled on my legs.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading My new duties offered a combination of advantages—such as variety, fresh air, newspapers, tobacco, etc.—far in excess of my fondest dreams.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In fine weather this is a great relief, and I enjoyed many an afternoon basking in the sun on a grassy bank.
which person or people
From this reading There are six so-called gardeners, who are constantly employed in the grounds.
