used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
immediately past
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
Merran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, often," said Merran.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Yes, often," said Merran.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, often," said Merran.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
twittering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
look attentively
From this reading I used to love to watch them and to hear their twittering."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
a late time of life
From this reading "There is an old swallows' nest there, but," and she shook her head sadly, "they have quite deserted it for the last two years.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, often," said Merran.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hide your treasures in it; you can easily reach up without any danger of falling, as there is a good stretch of flat roof outside.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nevertheless the old nest will serve your purpose perfectly," said the fairy lady.
