used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
the state of being absent
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
any thing at all
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
dinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
quadrupednoun
an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
a particular situation
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
THUNDERSTORMnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading THUNDERSTORM.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
in the direction of
From this reading Belle drove the little cart containing her merchandise about the neighbourhood, returning to the dingle towards the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having observed that the quadruped which my companion drove was as much in need of shoes as my own had been some time previously, I had determined to provide it with a set, and during the aforesaid periods occupied myself in preparing them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nearly three days elapsed without anything of particular moment occurring.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading As for myself, I kept within my wooded retreat, working during the periods of her absence leisurely at my forge.
