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From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
terminate
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
Coote's
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From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
Folkestone
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From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
Heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
Hythe
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From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
Kipps
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From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
Lympne
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From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
not any; not one
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
SecnounUS /sek/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
not in physical motion
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
Walshinghams
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From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead, they remained in Folkestone, and this happy chance gave Kipps just all these opportunities of which he stood in need.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His crowning day was at Lympne, and long before the summer warmth began to break, while indeed August still flamed on high.
which person or people
From this reading They had organized--no one seemed to know who suggested it first--a water party on the still reaches of the old military canal at Hythe, the canal that was to have stopped Napoleon if the sea failed us, and they were to picnic by the brick bridge, and afterwards to clamber to Lympne Castle.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ENGAGED Sec.1 Within two months, within a matter of three and fifty days, Kipps had clambered to the battlements of Heart's Desire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It all became possible by the Walshinghams--it would seem at Coote's instigation--deciding, after all, not to spend the holidays at Bruges.
