used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only an expedition, but a picnic.
abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
(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 To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only an expedition, but a picnic.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
at any time
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
engage in
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only an expedition, but a picnic.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
PartridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
by chance
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Not only an expedition, but a picnic.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
Roger
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From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
sociablyadverb
in a gregarious manner
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Partridges are not General Parker's strong point, and the few he ever had his nephew has already shot.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
turnip-ridges
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From this reading Roger must, therefore, for one day abstain from the turnip-ridges.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading This is perhaps a little risky in such a climate as ours, and in a month so doubtfully hovering on the borders of winter as September; but the sun is shining, and we therefore make up our minds, contrary to all precedent, that he must necessarily go on shining.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading To amuse us, however, and keep us all sociably together, and bridge the yawning gulf between breakfast and dinner, we are to be sent on an expedition.
