used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
Bathurst
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From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
CINDERELLA'S
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From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
dapplenoun
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
Dinah
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From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
hindquartersnounUS /ˈhaɪndkwɔːrtərz/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
a narrow way or road
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
over-hung
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From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Rupert the hunter, a dapple grey with powerful hindquarters, cocked a knowing ear in a fashion that Dinah always described as "his smile."
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
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 The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
we've
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From this reading "We shall catch it before we've done," said Bathurst to his hunter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trees that over-hung the muddy lane were beating their stark branches together as though in despair over the general hopelessness of the outlook.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The west wind that raced across the brown fields had the sharpness of snow in its train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CINDERELLA'S PRINCE The early dusk of February was falling, together with a fine, drenching rain.
