aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
Ballard
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From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
BriarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not drink.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
take in liquids
From this reading But he did not drink.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
set up or found
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
Horsham
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From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
house-party
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From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
immediately past
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
engage in
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
Marcia
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From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
others
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From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It did not seem to me that Jerry was especially overjoyed at the prospect of these guests.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
Una
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From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack Ballard, too, having at last found Newport irksome, promised to make up the house-party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
wasn't
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From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Una and her mother did not come to Horsham Manor during the following week, and it was early in June before Jerry ordered the rooms to be prepared for them.
at the time that
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading During the week or more that followed his encounter with Marcia in the woods, he had reverted to his former habits of strolling aimlessly about when he wasn't at Briar Hills or in town, at times cheerful enough; at others obstinately morose.
