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"It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are. Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta. And what do we do? How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon? Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
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later than; following
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.”
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “"It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
later than; following
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
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From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And what do we do?
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From this reading How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon?
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From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
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From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
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From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
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From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
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From this reading How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
at the time that
From this reading Here we have a hot July afternoon, when all Nature is at peace, and the foreigner is taking his siesta.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It's this passion for games," I said, waking up suddenly, "which has made us Englishmen what we are.
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From this reading Why, immediately after lunch, in one case even before the meal has been digested, we rush off to take part in some violent game like croquet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How do we English men and women spend this hot afternoon?
