used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fire of youth was in her veins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
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 IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But the fire of youth was in her veins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
Gervase
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From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For many days Anne had lain between life and death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
that is looked for
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
not in physical motion
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading But the fire of youth was in her veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gervase, thin and careworn, was kneeling by the bed, and his arms were holding its frail occupant.
in or at the place that
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT happened that one afternoon of early autumn, William Shakespeare rode out to Richmond, as he had done so many times of late, and sought poor Anne where she still lay in the house of a good friend.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Her bed was in a charming chamber, from which she could see the sunlit Thames winding through its green valley.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But the fire of youth was in her veins.
