used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
for the reason that
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
true confidential information
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
Millshire
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From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He married first a guest of one of his hunting neighbours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
Susie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
Varens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
Varens's
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From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir Richard and Cyril were admirably suited to one another because the old man was a sportsman by nature and practice.
which person or people
From this reading Among the people who called on Susie from Mr. Price’s Paradise, the county, was Lady Varens, David Varens’s stepmother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, on his father’s death, he came back to Millshire and managed the estate with the same thoroughness that had brought him success in less peaceful enterprises.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had had an adventurous youth and “mercifully,” as Cyril said, “forgotten the details.”
