used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
anguishedadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
BingonounUS /ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/
a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
decantingverbUS /dəˈkæntɪŋ/
-ing form of “decant” — pour out
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
humanlyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmənli/
in the manner of human beings
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
isn't
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From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
immediately past
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
muttnounUS /mʌt/
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
absolutely essential
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
PURITYnounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
an educational institution
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
and nothing more
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
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 One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
interact in a certain way
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
TURFnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
Twing
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From this reading THE PURITY OF THE TURF After that, life at Twing jogged along pretty peacefully for a bit.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
precisely as stated
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, the only event of any importance on the horizon, as far as I could ascertain, was the annual village school treat.
waylaying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading Twing is one of those places where there isn’t a frightful lot to do nor any very hectic excitement to look forward to.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This last was a very necessary move if you wanted a happy life, for the Cynthia affair had jarred the unfortunate mutt to such an extent that he was always waylaying one and decanting his anguished soul.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One simply filled in the time by loafing about the grounds, playing a bit of tennis, and avoiding young Bingo as far as was humanly possible.
