used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a bell was heard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All was quiet and peaceful.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Not a bell was heard.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
CROOKHORN
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From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Not a bell was heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
Hoel
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From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
Lisbeth
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From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
milkingverbUS /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Lisbeth was alone inside the fold, milking goats.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a bell was heard.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading All was quiet and peaceful.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All was quiet and peaceful.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
move hurridly
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
Saeter
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From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
TAMINGverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
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 The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TAMING OF CROOKHORN It was early morning in the latter part of the summer, and the sun was shining brightly over Hoel Saeter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
at the time that
From this reading The only sounds were the gentle rush of the river far below and an occasional soft thud from the cow house when a cow bumped her horns against the wall in getting up.
