used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
billiard-room
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From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
dinner-table
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From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
Doreen
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From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
Eileen
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From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
Gwen
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From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
Kathleen
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From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
Mourne
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From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
pump-handle
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From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
tea-time
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From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Eileen and Jack decided upon a quick walk, and the giant, of course, merely waited orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to a small luncheon party, given especially for the three pairs of lovers at Mourne Lodge, that Eileen and Paddy and Jack set out that bright, crisp morning.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading After that they were prepared to wash their hands of them and let them hide away and discuss delightful nothings to their own delectation until tea-time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Gwen and her giant, Doreen and her barrister, Eileen and her stalwart rancher—these were the three amorous couples whom Lawrence, Kathleen and Paddy had to severally and together keep within the bounds of rational dinner-table conversation for a whole hour.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Doreen and the pump-handle court representative announced their intention of playing billiards, which no one thought it worth while to contradict, however sceptical he felt, and anyhow they bent their steps in the direction of the billiard-room.
