used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
anew
From this reading Both remembered that now, and the pleasant story was told again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
Harold
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From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
held up in the air
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
not any; not one
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both remembered that now, and the pleasant story was told again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Both remembered that now, and the pleasant story was told again.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
the act of searching for something
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
with low volume
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
precisely as stated
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both remembered that now, and the pleasant story was told again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
in or at the place that
From this reading A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river—the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return.
which person or people
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that,” he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I think I should—with pleasant company,” she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WOULD you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?” asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers.
