used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
(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 In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
BLOSSOMSnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
placed in a grave
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
clacking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
the first light of day
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
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 With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
with resolute determination
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
for more time
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
engage in
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
not any; not one
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
replicationnounUS /ˌrepləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making copies
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
semi-darkness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
smelledverbUS /smeld/
past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
not in physical motion
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
struttingverbUS /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “strut” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
precisely as stated
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SKY BLOSSOMS David had learned a trick of loudly clacking his heels upon the walk to make it seem that he was no longer a little boy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In response to his question as to what other little boy was out of bed so early, Mother answered:-- "That is no one, David.
at the time that
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the moist hush and semi-darkness which precedes the dawn, the buildings were all silent and buried in mystery, and they gave back a distinct replication of David's footstep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the picture held firmly in his hands he went strutting proudly at Mother's side when they fared forth this early morning for the Doctor's house.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading The street was very still and smelled of yesterday's rain.
