15th
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From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
ALEC
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From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
anglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
Broads
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From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
DelaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
DIVISIONnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
set up or found
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
fresh-water
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From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
JETHOU
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From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
Michaelmasnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
a brief written record
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
OUDIN
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From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
with speed
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
SPOILverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
carry out
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
precisely as stated
From this reading M. Oudin was greatly pleased with our fresh-water Broads, and as he was fond of angling and shooting he was very interested and happy.
someone who visits
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
viz
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From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Delays being dangerous, it was quickly decided that our wedding should take place on October 15th, my father's birthday.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading M. OUDIN ARRIVES--THE WEDDING DAY--DIVISION OF THE SPOIL--ALEC RETURNS TO JETHOU--WEDDING GIFTS--THE END.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Michaelmas Day we received an acceptance of the invitation, and on Old Michaelmas Day, which is a time of some note in Norfolk, our visitor arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the invitations sent out was one to M. Oudin, of Paris, asking him to come and spend a fortnight with us, so that he could kill two birds with one stone, viz., be present at the wedding, and take with him the treasure we had found on his island.
