Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

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From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

anew

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

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From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

having the place or position changed

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

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From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

communicated in words

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

the act of departing

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

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From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

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From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

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From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

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From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

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From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

the possibility of future success

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

in a serious manner

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

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From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading They had essayed to play Bridge on Sunday; Bobby Trench had tried to get out of going to church, had made havoc of punctuality, had, in fact, seriously disturbed the serene, self-satisfied atmosphere of Kencote.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

at the time that

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Susan Clinton, a distant connection, now Humphrey's wife, and her mother, had been members of the house-party, and trouble had ensued.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SQUIRE IS DRAWN IN If Bobby Trench really felt the pleasure he had expressed at the prospect of seeing Mr. Clinton again, it was a sensation not shared by the Squire, when his motor-car came swishing up the drive, and he alighted from it in company with Joan and Nancy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They belonged to the fast modern world, which the Squire abominated.

a late time of life

From this reading Some few years before, Humphrey Clinton had brought him to Kencote for some winter balls.