afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
in addition
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
AvoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
true confidential information
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
Fé
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From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
come to pass
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
LAYSnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
Loraine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
take the midday meal
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
not any; not one
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
go across or through
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
in the near future
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
ProficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
with low volume
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
believed likely
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
Thesiger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Loraine Wade, also unaccompanied, strolled down one of the shady garden paths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY LAYS HIS PLANS Jimmy Thesiger was feeling depressed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Avoiding George, whom he suspected of being ready to tackle him on serious subjects, he stole quietly away after lunch.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Proficient as he was in details of the Santa Fé boundary dispute, he had no wish to stand an examination on it this minute.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Presently what he hoped would happen came to pass.
