5
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From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
6
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From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
7
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From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
8
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From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
(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 Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
brought into existence
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
Della
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From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
EngineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
lithe-limbed
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From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
six-all
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From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
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 THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
thin-faced
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From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As for Frank, tennis was the one sport at which he could excel his chums.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Temple with his wife emerged from the house to greet their guests, and all four were interested spectators of the two concluding games which were bitterly contested, went to deuce a number of times, but finally were won by Della and Frank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Hampton appeared on the scene when the second set stood at six-all, bringing with him an alert, thin-faced man of middle age, clad in the uniform of a colonel in the United States Engineers.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The result was that, despite the strong game played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading THE HAUNTED HOUSE Della was lithe-limbed, quick of eye and strong of wrist, a born tennis player.
