used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
having companions or an escort
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'No doubt these are Vestals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doctor, as usual, soliloquised as he walked.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
DespairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading 'No doubt these are Vestals.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
for more time
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No doubt these are Vestals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
RUSTICadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
soliloquised
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From this reading The doctor, as usual, soliloquised as he walked.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'No doubt these are Vestals.
up to a particular time
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The doctor, as usual, soliloquised as he walked.
Vestals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'No doubt these are Vestals.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The next morning, after a comfortable breakfast, the doctor set out on his walk home.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The doctor, as usual, soliloquised as he walked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUSTIC LOVER Despairing beside a clear stream A shepherd forsaken was laid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His young friend accompanied him part of the way, and did not part with him till he had obtained a promise of another and longer visit.
