used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
make right or correct
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
gossiped
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From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
Grove'snounUS /ɡroʊvz/
possessive form of “grove” — a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
Norquay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
by chance
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
QuietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Possibly Mr. Grove Norquay was rejuvenated, or refreshed.
rejuvenatedverbUS /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd/
past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
tennised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Grove's guests danced, drank, sang, tennised, gossiped and played cards during their waking intervals for forty-eight hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the item was correct enough in one particular.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quietness would not so have restored his force.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Then the white yacht fled down the sea lanes to bring her owner to his mahogany desk on Monday morning rejuvenated by a quiet week-end at his country house, as the social page of the Vancouver _Province_ duly chronicled.
