used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
fast-receding
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From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
fly-ship
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From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
Geoffrey
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From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
depressingly dark
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
immediately past
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
Notre
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From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
on one occasion
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
Plantagenetnoun
the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
Ralph
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From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
St
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From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
propel through the air
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The flag of St. George hung loosely on the summit of the lofty tower of Notre Dame.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a dull gloomy day, the first day of "chill October."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The envoys stood on the deck of the fly-ship as she cleared out of Calais harbour, and they watched the fast-receding vista of the old English town, the last remnant of the once vast Continental possessions of the Plantagenet kings.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
William
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From this reading There was much cause why Geoffrey, William and Ralph should rejoice and be glad.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The rain had sodden it, and there was little wind to throw out its heavy folds.
