1683
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From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
bethought
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From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
driestadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪəst/
superlative of “dry” — free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
hay-harvest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
immediately past
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the force of workers available
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
Peebles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
only a very short time before
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
SPATEnounUS /speɪt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
TWEEDnounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
migratory
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the end of April to the end of July we had scarce a shower.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had no expectation of a keen game, for the green was sure to be well-nigh ruined with the sun, and men had lost spirit in such weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hay-harvest was ruined beyond repair, and man and beast were sick with the sultry days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on the last Monday of July that I, wearied with wandering listlessly about the house, bethought myself of riding to Peebles to see the great match at bowls which is played every year for the silver horn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE SPATE IN TWEED The year 1683 was with us the driest year in any man’s memory.
