Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

later than; following

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

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

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

one or the other of two

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

made afraid

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

a young female

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

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

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

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

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

occurring by chance

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

your grandmother

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

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

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

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From this reading Consequently his admiration for the girl from Tillbury rose at least ten points.

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

precisely as stated

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

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

From this reading She declared later that it must have been either pure luck, or the fact that Walter was so dazed with surprise at finding that it was possible for a girl to beat him that he had given her two sets before he had recovered from the shock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

having won

From this reading On the other hand, Walter had to work his hardest to keep Nan from making a "fool" of him and winning everything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NAN IS FRIGHTENED Nan played tennis with Walter the next day, and what is more, she beat him, four out of six.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading Be that as it may, the fact remained that Nan had to work her hardest to wrest a set from him after that, and felt very lucky if she managed to win one out of three.