used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
DECLINESnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
haunches
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From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
Lopez
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From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
others
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From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
TALBOTnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TALBOT HAS LIFE AND FREEDOM OFFERED, AND HOW SHE DECLINES THE OFFER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
hard to endure
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All this was taken in at a glance by Brooke as he came out, followed by Talbot, after which he turned and faced Lopez.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading The rest of the band were at a distance, and were all variously occupied.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
migratory
From this reading Some were lolling on the grass, smoking; others were lying down as though trying to sleep; others were squatting on their haunches in groups, talking and gesticulating; others were wandering away in different directions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside, Lopez was seated upon a stone which stood close by the foundation wall of the mill, and near him were about a dozen of his followers.
