used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BÉLISAIRE.
Archambauld
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From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
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 July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
BÉLISAIRE
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From this reading THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BÉLISAIRE.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
copper-colored
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From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
D'Argenton
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From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
FatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BÉLISAIRE.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
forester's
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From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BÉLISAIRE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
rumblingsnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/
plural of “rumbling” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
cut with a saw
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BÉLISAIRE.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
the act of using
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The child, enchanted at being of use, took a basket and went gayly off to search in a ditch for the food the rabbits liked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
at the time that
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The July sky was heavy with black clouds, copper-colored on the edges; distant rumblings of thunder were heard, and the valley had that air of expectation which often precedes a storm.
which person or people
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading One afternoon, when D’Argenton and Charlotte had gone to drive, Jack, who was alone with Mother Archambauld, saw that he must relinquish his usual excursion to the forest on account of a storm that was coming up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fatigued by the child’s restlessness, the forester’s wife looked out at the weather, and said to Jack,— “Come, Master Jack, it does not rain; and it would be very kind of you to go and get me a little grass for my rabbits.”
