used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
Beechmark
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From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
Buntingford
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From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
chestnut-tree
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From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
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 Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
garden-chair
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From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
quarrelled
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From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was now, however, fast asleep in a garden-chair under a chestnut-tree.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
Vivian
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From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a glorious June morning; and Beechmark, after the ball, was just beginning to wake up.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Into the June garden, full of sun but gently beaten by a fresh wind, the dancers of the night before emerged one by one.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Buntingford, in flannels, and as fresh as though he had slept ten hours instead of three, strolled out through the library window, followed by French and Vivian Lodge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter Dale had come out early, having quarrelled with his bed almost for the first time in his life.
