used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
dormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
immediately past
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
Marianne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
an amount of time
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
Reyburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
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 but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
carry out
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
express in words
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
at the time that
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a troubled look on her face which Marianne understood, and she was a little more quiet than usual when she joined Victor and the two stepped into the light canoe which was to take them over.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Tell Royal I want him," Mrs. Reyburn had whispered at the last moment.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The house was but one story high, but its sloping roof gave ample space for bedrooms above, where peaked dormer windows let in the light.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Across the River_ To Marianne the little trip across the river to the Canada side where her grandmother lived was always a pleasant outing, and on this June morning when she set out with Victor to row over, it was as fair a day as one could wish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A short walk beyond the landing and they would reach the house of her grandmother,--a typical country mansion of the French period.
