used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
(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 "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
Ballygunge
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From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
BurstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
club'snounUS /klʌbz/
possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
Cuxson
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From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
disfavournoun
the state of being out of favor
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
doeth
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From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
fattyadjectiveUS /ˈfæti/
containing or composed of fat
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
four-some
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From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
JodhpurnounUS /ˈdʒɔːdpər/
a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
and nothing more
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
a boy or man
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
Leonie's
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From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
mashedverbUS /mæʃt/
past form of “mash” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
others
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From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
racing-car
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From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
riverwards
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From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
sausagesnounUS /ˈsɔːsɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!"--_The Bible_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Sounds all right," said Cuxson, as he looked with disfavour upon the club's breakfast _piece de resistance_, namely fatty sausages and mashed of all things.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was waiting for breakfast under the trees with some friends, discussing the four-some they had just finished, and watching the arrival of various cars which were parked, with some difficulty, with the others which had arrived earlier.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
which person or people
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bursting with excitement, he hurled himself into his racing-car one Sunday morning, about a fortnight after Leonie's hasty ride riverwards, and passed like a whirlwind through the fairly empty streets of Calcutta and the suburb of Ballygunge to the Jodhpur Club.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Guy Dean, the cheery optimistic lad who worshipped openly at Leonie's beautiful feet, and who was seeing the world at the behest of his wealthy old father, had been as good as his word.
