used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
distaffnoun
the sphere of work by women
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
huntsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
engage in
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
not any; not one
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Yes,” said the old woman.
Pillegrain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes,” said the old woman.
express in words
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
Tourbelliere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “By my faith;” cried the mother, letting fall her distaff, “do you mean what you say?”
in or at the place that
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
which person or people
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Yes,” said the old woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” replied the good widow, “but the rain would spoil them, I have no house.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can see from here,” replied the lord, “the house of La Tourbelliere, where lived my poor huntsmen Pillegrain, who was ripped up by a boar?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Well, you can make yourself at home there for the rest of your days.”
