Chapter XII

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

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

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

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

a youthful male person

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

carefully weighed

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

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 It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading THE MOWBRAYS.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

something you have to do

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

above and across; more than

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

possessive form of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading THE MOWBRAYS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Since then “the gowff” has had its revenges, and it is now the natives who are scornful, and smile grimly over the crowds of the strangers who are so eager, but never can get over the disabilities of a childhood not dedicated to golf.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.

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

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

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

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

at the time that

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They had come at the height of the season for “the gowff,” which Frank, not having been a St. Rule’s boy, nor properly brought up to it, played badly like an Englishman.

which person or people

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must be understood that this was generations before golf had penetrated into England, and when it was, in fact, thought of contemptuously by most of the chance visitors, who considered it a game for old gentlemen, and compared it scornfully with cricket, and called the clubs “sticks,” to the hot indignation of the natives.

a late time of life

From this reading Mrs. Mowbray and her son had reappeared for a short time on several occasions during these silent years.