Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

in the past

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

in addition

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

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

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

suitable to your needs

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

lower than previously

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

divisible by two

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

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From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

moving swiftly

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

a man of refinement

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

the act of departing

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

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

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

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

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

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

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

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

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

immediately past

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

the sound of laughing

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

for more time

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

joined in matrimony

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

not any; not one

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

make short successive sounds

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

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

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

done under pressure

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

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

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The solitary old gentleman, had seemed so dull and depressed, that Mrs. De Wolfe insisted that he should join her circle--even for a few days.

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

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

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

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

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Horne, Billy and Baby Miller were of the party, and Mrs. Hicks who had rushed down on a flying visit, before she sailed for India, also Mrs. Ffinch, and Mr. Mayne.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading Within, the atmosphere was gay and sunny, here were various congenial guests: Roger De Wolfe and Major Horne had come for the pheasant shooting.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE AVOWAL It was mid October and the woods round Newenham were not now dressed in green, but clothed in various shades of brown, dark red, and deep orange; in the grounds, one no longer heard the continual rattle of the mowing machine; the gardeners were busy with barrows and brooms, sweeping up, and removing, the endless showers of withered leaves.

a late time of life

From this reading To Nancy she said, "I've no doubt that the gossips will think that we are going to be married at _last_; they settled a match years and years ago, and how my boys used to laugh and chaff me!