used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
anew
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
picturingnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərɪŋ/
visual imagery
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it is inevitable that a man in my position should indulge in regretful memories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There are fields stretching back from the demesne which used to be mine.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My mind goes back now and then to certain days in my boyhood and I find myself picturing scenes through which I shall not move again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Now that my leg has been smashed up hopelessly, by that wretched German shell, I shall never ride or shoot again.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I have to content myself with writing books to occupy my time, a very poor form of amusement compared to tramping the fields after partridge.
