Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

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

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

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

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

for the reason that

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

tired of the world

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

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From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

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

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

a young female

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

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

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

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 Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

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

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

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

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

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

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

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

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

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

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

for the most part

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

middle-distance iron

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

on the contrary

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.

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

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

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

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

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

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

From this reading He spent most of his mornings lofting mashie shots over various shrubs and bushes--or, rather, essaying to loft them, hacking large bits out of the velvety turf and generally reducing MacDonald to despair.

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

From this reading He was an execrable player and in consequence was profoundly enthusiastic over the game.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Loraine had been at Chimneys for nearly a week, and had earned the high opinion of her host--mainly because of the charming readiness she had shown to be instructed in the science of the mashie shot.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Bored by his winter abroad, Lord Caterham had taken up golf.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading MAINLY ABOUT GOLF "That friend of yours is a nice girl, Bundle," said Lord Caterham.