used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a summer morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a summer morning.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a summer morning.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
pedler
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From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a summer morning.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING-PARTY.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading The sky was the cloudless one of June, pale blue with a faint tinge of rose still lingering in the east, that could be seen between the chimneys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a summer morning.
WEDDING-PARTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WEDDING-PARTY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pedler and his comrade were up before daybreak.
which person or people
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
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 One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was sweeping and dusting, with as little noise as possible, careful not to disturb his companion, who was established at the open window.
