used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
after-luncheon
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From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His prejudices were not always reasonable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
Crowborough
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From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
Edmund
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From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
Eldridge
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From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
how
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From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
absolutely essential
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Edmund Eldridge objected to his brother being elevated above himself.
Pershore
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From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading His prejudices were not always reasonable.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading His prejudices were not always reasonable.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
express in words
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
carry out
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUMMER AFTERNOON Lord Crowborough and Colonel Eldridge had retired for their after-luncheon cigars to another lower terrace overlooking the garden slopes.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Vague rumours of a dispute had reached Pershore Castle, though nothing was known there as to the grounds of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His prejudices were not always reasonable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lord Crowborough felt it necessary to say something about Sir William's elevation to the Order which he himself adorned, but was not quite sure how his friend would take it.
