adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
AnythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
else
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From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
Forsythe
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From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
GATHERINGnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
hard-foughtadjective
requiring great effort
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
Maynard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading Superb, unapproachable, wonderful.”
Vic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Patsy,” said her partner, in a low voice, “as ever, you are superb in defeat as in victory.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS On the Rectory lawn a hard-fought game had just finished, bringing to a conclusion a lengthened series of contests which had extended over a whole week, in which series Patricia, with her devoted cavalier, Victor Forsythe, had been forced to accept defeat at the hands of her sister and her partner, Hugh Maynard.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Partner, you were wonderful in that last set!” said Patricia, as they moved off together to offer their congratulations to their conquerors.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “Anything else, Vic?” inquired Patsy, grinning at the youth.
