used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
(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 "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
AnglernounUS /ˈæŋɡlər/
a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
cellaragenoun
a charge for storing goods in a cellar
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
EmbroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
kirtlenoun
a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
engage in
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
myrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
posies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
move stealthily
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
confined on all sides
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading The roof was brown tiles, with a high pitch, so that the snow should slip off easily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Complete Angler._ John Hardy had risen early, and had time before breakfast to inspect the surroundings of the little Danish parsonage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
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 The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
white-washed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief entrance was through a little shrubbery surrounded by a white-washed wall leading up to a few steps to the front door.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The house was low, of two stories, with a large cellarage underneath, in which was stored articles of all kinds that might be injured by the frost of winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And I will make thee beds of roses, And then a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle."
