used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
anew
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
du
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
one or the other of two
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
apart from; not including
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
Hilliard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
mockinglyadverb
in a disrespectful jeering manner
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
Nannie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
not any; not one
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
under normal conditions
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He appeared to extract as much pleasure from the excursions as Mr. Wilder, and he asked for no extra compensation by the way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
at the time that
From this reading If she happened to be about when the expeditions either started or came to an end (and for one reason or another she usually was) she ignored him entirely; and he ignored her, except for an occasional mockingly deferential bow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Three days passed in which Mr. Wilder and Tony industriously climbed, and in which nothing of consequence passed between Constance and Tony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tony and Mr. Wilder were off on a trip; Miss Hazel and Constance on the point of sitting down to afternoon tea--there were no guests today--when the gardener from the Hotel du Lac appeared with a message from Nannie Hilliard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was Tuesday again, just a week and a day since the young American had dropped over the wall of Villa Rosa asking for the garden of the prince.
