used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
COPSEnoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading “IN THE CUCKOO COPSE.”
CUCKOOnounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading “IN THE CUCKOO COPSE.”
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
Di
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From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
divisible by two
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
every person
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
set up or found
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
haymakingnoun
taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
Hubert
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From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “IN THE CUCKOO COPSE.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
Marygold
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From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
mid-day
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From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
pheasant's
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From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
express in words
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IN THE CUCKOO COPSE.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody had so much to tell, and each had had such delightful experiences in his or her own particular line.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That mid-day meal was a very merry one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading True, Di had not found a pheasant’s nest, but she had practised her climbing to her satisfaction, if not to the benefit of her garments, which showed sundry tattered traces of the results of her morning’s occupation.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys, according to their own account, had tried their hands at everything in turn--haymaking, boating, fishing; whilst Marygold and Hubert were so voluble and persistent in detailing their marvellous adventures, that even Andrew was forced to allow them a hearing, although he had tried hard to hold forth about some marvels in natural history with which he had meant to impress his companions.
