used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
(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 Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
a line of approach
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
DuranounUS /ˈdʊrə/
the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
Gatehousenoun
a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
the act of retaining something
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
lightsomeadjective
moving easily and quickly; nimble
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
Ned
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From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
on one occasion
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
precisely as stated
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His children (he was very proud of his children) strolled along with their father and mother, and there was in Ned a precocious imitation of his own walk and way of holding himself which at once amused and flattered the genial papa.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a bright morning after the rain, and they walked together down the dewy avenue, where the sunshine played through the network of leaves, and the refreshed earth sent up sweet odours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next morning the family at Dura paid a visit to the Gatehouse, to see all its capabilities, and arrange the changes which might be necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Burton was pleased with himself and everything surrounding him.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading All was pleasant to sight and sound, and made a lightsome beginning to the working day.
