used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
(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 He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
any thing at all
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
subject to appointment
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
bogeynounUS /ˈboʊɡi/
an evil spirit
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
caddynounUS /ˈkædi/
a can for storing tea
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
club-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
golfernounUS /ˈɡɑːlfər/
someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
LODGINGnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
the force of workers available
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
Mizzi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
and nothing more
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
carry out
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
teenounUS /tiː/
the starting place for each hole on a golf course
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
trysting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
being of use or service
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mizzi, therefore, had not assumed the disguise of a golfer, though she might be waiting somewhere on the horizon at an appointed trysting-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A CHANGE OF LODGING At the club-house Lionel put his name down for a week's membership, thinking it might be useful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He learned from the local professional in the course of a short chat that there were only some half-dozen players out that afternoon, all being men.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
which person or people
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The ambassador drove from the first tee while they were talking: he was playing a solitary game against bogey, who--judging from the first three shots--appeared likely to win.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that he did not take a caddy might mean anything--a sense of shame or an expected meeting with Mizzi.
