adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
Ablett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
Calladine
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From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
don't
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From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
golfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
GuestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
reasonablenessnounUS /ˈriːzənəbʌlnəs/
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But when once they (or Mark) had made up their minds as to what they wanted to do, the plan had to be kept.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Calladine, who knew this little weakness of their host’s, resisted, therefore, the suggestion of Bill that they should have a second round in the afternoon, and drive home comfortably after tea.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Brother from Australia Guests at the Red House were allowed to do what they liked within reason—the reasonableness or otherwise of it being decided by Mark.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other golfers were willing enough, but Mrs. Calladine, without actually saying that Mr. Ablett wouldn’t like it, was firm on the point that, having arranged to be back by four, they should be back by four.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I really don’t think Mark wants us, you know,” said the Major.
