Chapter II

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

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

how long something has existed

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

in bodily form

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Play up, Celia!” she cried.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

put on clothes

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

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From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

in a gay manner

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

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

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

according to the clock

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

constitution of the human body

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

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

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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 Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

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

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

being four more than twenty

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

precisely as stated

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

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

From this reading They were nearly of an age, between twenty-three and twenty-four, but there was almost as much difference in their appearance as there certainly was in their play.

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

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

a Caucasian

From this reading She looked a picture of mental and bodily health as she stood on the court, laughing, full of attraction in the simple white dress which set off the glow of her cheeks, and swung her racket gaily into the air to mark the end of the game.

which person or people

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Celia Penterton was very pretty, fair of complexion, slender in figure and delicate both in feature and physique, with a grace in every movement which was quite unavailing to impart accuracy to her strokes; she was getting badly beaten by her friend, Evelyn Temple, who had a transparent vivacity and charm about her which owed nothing to beauty and was playing with an easy skill sufficient for victory without exertion.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Philip and Evelyn Earlier on the same evening, about six o’clock to be more exact, two young girls were playing an unequal set of tennis up at the Towers.