Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

set up or found

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of it he knew nothing.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

for more time

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

kept in good condition

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

not any; not one

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of it he knew nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

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From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading A holiday on the Riviera was the next item in his annual programme.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He arrived in London two days before the expedition to Madeira was to start.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

at the time that

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

which person or people

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading AN HEROIC OFFER Bob Purnett spent nearly two months in Ireland; it was much longer than he had intended, but he liked the hunting there, and, when that was over, found excellent quarters and amusing society at the house of a squire whom his prowess in the field had won to friendship and who maintained the national tradition in the matter of good claret.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Bob had no cause for hurry; his year's work was done.