used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
in the past
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
in addition
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNRELENTING FOE TO LOVE."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
Bertie
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
d'escrime
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
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 Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
Elphinston
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
to come or go into
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
FOEnounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading AN UNRELENTING FOE TO LOVE."
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "FORTUNE!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
Kate
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AN UNRELENTING FOE TO LOVE."
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
engage in
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
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 That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
Rigadoon
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From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
salle
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Also, on a Sunday morning early, he had often stood beneath the window of her room and had piped the "Rigadoon" to remind her that it was time for them to be away for their day's outing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNRELENTING FOE TO LOVE."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
Trousse-Vache
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From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
UNRELENTINGadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈlentɪŋ/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading AN UNRELENTING FOE TO LOVE."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading That song in the old days in the Rue Trousse-Vache had been the air which Bertie Elphinston had whistled many a time to Kate to let her know that he was about to enter the "_salle d'escrime_," or to make her look out of the window and see the flowers he had brought her from his mother's garden in the suburbs.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For in those happy times--alas! but a year ago--these two fond, happy lovers had spent every Sabbath together and alone.
