the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
beech-mast
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From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
beechwoodnounUS /ˈbiːtʃwʊd/
wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
BÁLVÁNYOSSI
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From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come to rent the beech-mast district in the Tordona forests.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They had come to rent the beech-mast district in the Tordona forests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had come to rent the beech-mast district in the Tordona forests.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
and nothing more
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
conformity or harmony
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
kinsmen
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From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
pelisses
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From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
PignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
RENGETEGI
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From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading They had come to rent the beech-mast district in the Tordona forests.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
sheepskins
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From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
swinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pig just then was an article not quoted in the market.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
thick-set
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From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
TIHAMÉR
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From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
Tordona
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From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
VALENTINEnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
at the time that
From this reading VALENTINE BÁLVÁNYOSSI AND TIHAMÉR RENGETEGI When the beech-mast began to fall from the trees in the beginning of October, unexpected guests came to us at Tordona--two country gentlemen from the beechwood district.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
belonging to which person
From this reading They were kinsmen keeping house together, whose whole estate consisted of forest, and whose whole economy was an enormous herd of swine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were both jolly thick-set men, with fur pelisses of nicely embroidered sheepskins, and boots of red Russian leather.
