used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
AiredalesnounUS /ˈerdeɪlz/
plural of “airedale” — breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
BillsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
Bradby
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From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
BreezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading The young man brightened visibly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
diffidentadjective
showing modest reserve
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
set up or found
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
engage in
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man brightened visibly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
Maurice
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From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
rock-garden
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From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come and look at the rock-garden," said Caroline to Maurice Bradby.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had sat silent during the conversation at the tea table, as he generally sat silent in company, being too diffident to put forward his views in a general conversation.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The young man brightened visibly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE GARDEN They went back to the tennis courts after tea, but there were not enough of them to make up two sets, the Breezy Bills having left on their bicycles, followed by a trail of Airedales.
which person or people
From this reading But he had views of his own on many subjects, and those who took the trouble to elicit them often found them interesting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man brightened visibly.
