used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
set up or found
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
gardener'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
possessive form of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
gateposts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
the literary culture
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
not any; not one
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
on the contrary
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The borders round the lawn hinted at economy in bedding out and gardener's hire, and the old house had a dilapidated look.
salmon-fishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He could have found cheaper quarters, but the place suited him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the tall gateposts at the end of the drive had sunk to a slant and the gravel had not been rolled or raked for some time.
TweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
Williamson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BARGAIN There was no Sunday delivery of letters, and one Monday morning Williamson sat rather anxiously watching the road outside a small country house beside the Tweed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These things were significant and explained why Williamson had been received there as a paying guest, with the privilege of some rough shooting and salmon-fishing.
