used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
in the past
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another reason for a hurried departure!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
the act of departing
From this reading Another reason for a hurried departure!
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
empressé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Another reason for a hurried departure!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
go away from a place
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
on one occasion
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I must leave Paris at once.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Another reason for a hurried departure!
express in words
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
searverbUS /sɪr/
make very hot and dry
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Shame on my ingratitude to say so! for I find that his Majesty has sent me a card of invitation to dine on Friday next.
shewing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Is it in compliment to the august inhabitant of the palace that the garden is so _empressé_ to turn its coat?
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The weather is intolerably hot; the leaves that were green ten days ago already are shewing symptoms of the sear and yellow.
