used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
fairwaynounUS /ˈferweɪ/
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
the act of departing
From this reading "I love going about with you, Isabel," he said.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
come to pass
From this reading "One never knows what's going to happen next."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I love going about with you, Isabel," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
Isabel
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From this reading Then with a laugh he turned to Isabel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "One never knows what's going to happen next."
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then with a laugh he turned to Isabel.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I love going about with you, Isabel," he said.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
most important element
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "One never knows what's going to happen next."
not any; not one
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
obstructverbUS /əbˈstrʌkt/
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
RUN-AWAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I love going about with you, Isabel," he said.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
move hurridly
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
possessing sweep
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then with a laugh he turned to Isabel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
Tony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then with a laugh he turned to Isabel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A RUN-AWAY QUEEN A morbid regard for the exact speed limit was never one of Tony's failings, and he covered the short distance that separated them from the end of the park in what was probably a record time for that respectable stretch of fairway.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One never knows what's going to happen next."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with a laugh he turned to Isabel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He slackened down a little on reaching the gates, but as luck would have it there was no one about to obstruct his progress, and in a graceful curve he swept out on to the main road.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I love going about with you, Isabel," he said.
