used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You were an only child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You were an only child.
Claire
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From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
Ententenoun
an informal alliance between countries
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
Erskine
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From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
Fanshawe
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From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
a young female
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
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 They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
take the midday meal
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
negligenoun
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
and nothing more
From this reading "You were an only child.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
TripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
precisely as stated
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
vivanounUS /ˈviːvə/
an examination conducted by spoken communication
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
voce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Erskine was in flannels, cool and becoming as a man's _neglige_ invariably is; both had discarded hats, and sat bareheaded in the blessed shade, and Erskine asked questions, dozens of questions, a very _viva voce_ examination, the subject being the life, history, thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams of the girl by his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You were an only child.
belonging to which person
From this reading They had left behind the region of formal seats and benches, and sat on the grass at the foot of a great chestnut, whose dark green foliage made a haven of shade in the midst of the noonday glare.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mrs Fanshawe struggled valiantly, but the Triple Entente won the day, and for a good two hours before lunch, Erskine and Claire remained happily lost to sight in the farthest recesses of the grounds.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Claire wore her bargain frock, and felt thankful for the extravagant impulse of that January morn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were an only child.
