used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
Clarence's
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From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
dronenounUS /droʊn/
stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
Edna
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From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
Eswareinmal
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From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
coins made of gold
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
hornetsnounUS /ˈhɔːrnəts/
plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
and nothing more
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
mustn't
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From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I doubt if we can afford to drive out at _all_ just now," said Edna.
Selina
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From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
make square
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
move an implement through
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
carry out
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
TETHERverbUS /ˈteðər/
tie with a tether
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
they're
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From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I expect," remarked Queen Selina, "they're all busy discussing this engagement of Clarence's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
under normal conditions
From this reading AT THE END OF HER TETHER Both the Queen and Edna that morning had observed an unwonted stir in the usually quiet and sleepy streets of Eswareinmal as they looked down on them from the Terrace parapet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we drive out this afternoon we mustn't forget to take at _least_ two sacks of gold with us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great square was black with citizens, and from it rose a faint but angry drone that was unpleasantly suggestive of the results of pitching a large stone into a hornets' nest.
