used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
banteringadjectiveUS /ˈbæntərɪŋ/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
move gently or carefully
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading David led, and she followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
set up or found
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading David led, and she followed.
a brief written record
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
by chance
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David led, and she followed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading To Diana it seemed that their positions were suddenly and unaccountably reversed.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading David's unusually high spirits were perhaps responsible for this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading David set the tone of the conversation; and, as he chose that it should be gay and bantering, Diana found it impossible to strike the personal and pathetic note, bordering on the intimate and romantic, which she, somehow, now felt suitable to the occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAVID STUDIES THE SCENERY The railway journey passed with surprising ease and swiftness.
