used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
give a benediction to
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
How
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From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
not any; not one
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
the state of being asleep
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was Mistress JUNE, in whose service people become lazy and fond of sleeping for hours.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading How pretty she was! and such a singer! not a theatre singer, nor a ballad singer; no, but a singer of the woods; for she wandered through the gay green forest, and had a concert there for her own amusement.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She gives a feast on the longest day of the year, that there may be time for her guests to partake of the numerous dishes at her table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Now comes the young lady," said those in the carriage; and out stepped a young dame, delicate, proud, and pretty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your health, and God bless you," was her salutation to him.
