Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

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From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

suffering from dyspepsia

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

an abstract part of something

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

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

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

possessing sweep

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

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

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker walked arm-in-arm along the esplanade at St Egbert’s-on-Sea.

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

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

a Caucasian

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

which person or people

From this reading They were both dressed in the smartest of tweed suits, and walked jauntily, like men who knew their own value.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A stirring breeze swept down the long white esplanade, threatening hats and troubling skirts; the pale-green south-coast sea rumbled up the shingle; the day was bright and pleasant for the time of year, and drove the Baron’s mischances from his head; altogether it seemed to Mr Bunker that the omens were good.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” replied his friend; “we are now in the presence of that stimulating element which provides patriotic Britons with music-hall songs, and dyspeptic Britons with an appetite.”

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

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”

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

From this reading “Aha!” said the Baron, “zis is more fresh zan London!”