used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
(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 Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
BROMELACEAE
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
cardinalsnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
grasshoppersnounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpərz/
plural of “grasshopper” — terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
Gringalet's
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From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
humming-birds
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From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
Lucien
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From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
march in a procession
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
MONKEYSnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
MOSQUITOESnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
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a purple color or pigment
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
in the near future
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
trogons
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From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
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 Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About five o'clock the sun rose radiant, and was greeted by the cardinals, trogons, and parrots.
WATER-PLANT
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From this reading THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST.--A FORCED MARCH.--THE BROMELACEAE.--MOSQUITOES.--THE WATER-PLANT.--THE PROMISED LAND.--A BAND OF MONKEYS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lucien was aroused by all these fresh sounds, and his eyes rested for some time on the wall of verdure which seemed to bar the entrance of the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A cloud of variegated butterflies drew his attention for an instant; but he was soon absorbed in contemplating the humming-birds with their emerald, purple, and azure plumage.
yelpingnounUS /ˈjelpɪŋ/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading Gringalet's barking, the yelping of the coyotes, the heat, the song of the grasshoppers, and the sting of the mosquitoes, all combined to disturb our rest.
