adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
BEAULIEU
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From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
BeautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
Carlo
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From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel did not share these views.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
NiceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was out for a holiday, and he meant to enjoy himself.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The Colonel did not share these views.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Colonel did not share these views.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading BEAULIEU Beautiful as it might be and fashionable as it might be, Morris did not find Beaulieu very entertaining; indeed, in an unguarded moment he confessed to Mary that he “hated the hole.”
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Colonel did not share these views.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even the steam launch in which they went for picnics did not console him, fond though he was of the sea; while as for Monte Carlo, after his third visit he was heard to declare that if they wanted to take him there again it must be in his coffin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, there was the club at Nice, where he fell in with several old comrades and friends.
