used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
beziquenoun
a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
From this reading The two men played chess and bezique.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading The two men played chess and bezique.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
unvarying in nature
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
Dee
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From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
without deviation
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
KnollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
engage in
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men played chess and bezique.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two men played chess and bezique.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fate played into their hands; James, as he recovered a little strength, developed a strong inclination for Scott's society, and insisted that he remain at their house as guest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
two times
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks Pat and Scott lived in a paradise of constant dangers and passionate adventure.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Twice daily Pat came over from the Knoll, often staying to luncheon on her morning visit and returning directly after dinner to make a fourth hand at bridge whenever James was in fit condition to play.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To Dee, in her time of ordeal and sacrifice, it was a relief without which she must have broken to have the invalid taken off her hands for a good part of every day.
