used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
the organ of sight
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
set up or found
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
gaieties
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From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
immediately past
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
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 Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
Maynesfort
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From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
not any; not one
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
on one occasion
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
and nothing more
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
PergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
spanielnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
carry out
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Bob detested tennis, and had followed his mistress under the fond delusion that she was about to take him for a nice run by the river; alas! no, she threw herself down on a hard rustic bench, and heaved a long sigh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW The last set had been played, tennis prizes been distributed amid much clapping and applause, performers and spectators had dispersed, the great tennis week was over!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here for once, she found herself out of the public eye,--the only eyes that rested upon her, were those of her companion, Bob, the brown spaniel,--nephew to the dogs at Maynesfort.
which person or people
From this reading Nancy, who felt mentally and bodily fatigued, contrived to escape from her friends, to enjoy a short rest, and breathing time, before the evening gaieties set in; and by devious and cunning short cuts, made her way to a favourite seat, at the end of the least frequented Pergola.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Poor disappointed Bob was in complete sympathy with this frame of mind, and inclined to sigh too.
