used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
BUDnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
Colin
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From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
Desmond
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From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Their previous disappointment was forgotten.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Their previous disappointment was forgotten.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
Haussas
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From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
occurring by chance
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
NailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
NIPPEDverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Their previous disappointment was forgotten.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
in the near future
From this reading Almost as soon as Sinclair and Desmond had ridden away, the two Haussas agreed to go out for an afternoon's shooting.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
Tenpenny
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From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NIPPED IN THE BUD THE two Haussas excitedly greeted their respective masters.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Absolutely devoted to Colin and Desmond, their joy at being able to render them a good turn was unbounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their previous disappointment was forgotten.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite by a lucky accident that Tenpenny Nail and his companion were on the right spot and at the right time.
