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Chapter VI
"Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been? We have missed you so much. Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest? I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle." Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
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From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have missed you so much.
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From this reading We have missed you so much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have missed you so much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite tired of trying to defeat Lord Lisle."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Lisle, a middle-aged gentleman of sunburned appearance, looks unmistakably delighted at the prospect of a change in the game.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have missed you so much.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Florence"--turning to her cousin--"will you take my bat, dearest?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Sir Adrian," says Dora Talbot, laying down her bat upon a garden-chair, and forsaking the game of tennis then proceeding to go forward and greet her host, "where have you been?
