having fair knowledge of
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
Alverstoke
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From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
for the reason that
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
Collingwood
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From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
at any time
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
Gosport
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From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES LUCY WALFORD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading INTRODUCES LUCY WALFORD.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Voyage of the Aurora, by Harry Collingwood.
WALFORD
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From this reading INTRODUCES LUCY WALFORD.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
belonging to which person
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But it may be that there are those, into whose hands this book will fall, who have never so much as heard the name of the place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who have ever had occasion to reside for any length of time in Gosport are sure to be more or less acquainted with the little village of Alverstoke; because it lies near at hand, and the road leading thereto forms one of the most pleasant walks in the neighbourhood.
