used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
(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 soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
Barlows
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From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
a small house with a single story
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
set up or found
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
Geraldine
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From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
Gretel
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From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
engage in
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
attach to a support
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers, the bright music, and the crowds of people, had all combined to make the hour of guard mount a most delightful occasion.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, she was beginning to find her new friends very entertaining.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Geraldine chatted away incessantly, and Jerry, although much less talkative than his twin, was so amusing that Gretel had found herself laughing almost every time he opened his lips.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gretel had enjoyed the morning very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REAL MUSIC Guard mount was over, and the Barlows with their guest were on their way back to their cottage.
