1881
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
1902
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
ArgumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
for the reason that
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
BoernounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
Crowborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
Edalji
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
set up or found
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
Hindhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
Nigel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
on one occasion
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
SlaternounUS /ˈsleɪtər/
any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
not in physical motion
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A few pressing tasks were awaiting me, however.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I called it “The Great Boer War,” not because I thought the war “great” in the scale of history, but to distinguish it from the smaller Boer War of 1881.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides the barren contest at Edinburgh I had done a history of the war, but the war still continued, and I had to modify it and keep it up to date in successive editions, until in 1902 it took final shape.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
WARSnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
at the time that
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
in or at the place that
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When I returned from South Africa, I found that my wife had improved in health during her stay at Naples, and we were able to settle down once more at Hindhead, where, what with work, cricket, and hunting, I had some pleasant years.
a late time of life
From this reading THE YEARS BETWEEN THE WARS “History of the War”--Sir Oliver Lodge--Military Arguments--“Sir Nigel”--The Edalji Case--Crowborough--The Oscar Slater Case.
