used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
Airth
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From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lady Ingleby refused herself to all other visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
from appearances alone
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
unvarying in nature
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Ingleby refused herself to all other visitors.
honest-hearted
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From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
Ingleby
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From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
Jim
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From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
and nothing more
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lady Ingleby refused herself to all other visitors.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
participate in games or sport
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Lady Ingleby refused herself to all other visitors.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
Ronald
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From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
Shenstone
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From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
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 MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading They had entered for a tournament, and discovered that they required constant practice such as, apparently, could only be obtained at Shenstone.
a source of difficulty
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
hard to endure
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
VERITAS
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From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Lady Ingleby refused herself to all other visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the trying uncertainty of these few weeks while Jim Airth was still in England, she dreaded questions or comments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
belonging to which person
From this reading In reality they came over so frequently in honest-hearted trouble and anxiety over their friend, of whose unexpected sorrow they chanced to be the sole confidants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MICHAEL VERITAS On the morning of that day, while Jim Airth, braced with a new resolve and a fresh outlook on life, was speeding up from Cornwall, Lady Ingleby sat beneath the scarlet chestnuts, watching Ronald and Billy play tennis.
