used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He hated the uncongenial atmosphere of hotels and boarding houses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading He hated the uncongenial atmosphere of hotels and boarding houses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
a social unit living together
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
usually; as a rule
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He hated the uncongenial atmosphere of hotels and boarding houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He hated the uncongenial atmosphere of hotels and boarding houses.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
JumblenounUS /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
promenadesnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪdz/
plural of “promenade” — a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time was generally cordially detested by William.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading He hated the uncongenial atmosphere of hotels and boarding houses.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
in or at the place that
From this reading He hated the dull promenades and the town gardens where walking over the grass and playing at Red Indians was discouraged.
WILLIAM
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From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WITH WILLIAM William’s family was staying at the seaside for its summer holidays.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He hated being dragged from his well-known haunts, his woods and fields and friends and dog (for Jumble was not the kind of dog one takes away on a holiday).
