Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading 999.

anew

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

(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 THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

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

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

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

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

at any time

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

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From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

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

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

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

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

on one occasion

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

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From this reading OP.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

possessive form of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

in the near future

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

travel through water

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

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From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BACK IN THAT OLD GARDEN AGAIN, AND HOW GERRY COULD NOT SWIM.

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

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.

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

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

having come into contact

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE OLD TARTINI SONATA As soon as ever Mr. Bradshaw touched his violin, and before ever he began to play his Hungarian Dance on all four strings at once, Mrs. Nightingale and Mr. Fenwick went away into the back drawing-room, not to be too near the music.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT FENWICK AND SALLY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN SAYING IN THE BACK DRAWING-ROOM.