used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
(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 It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
the act of burning something
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
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 It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
Force'snounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
possessive form of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
foretastenounUS /fɔːrˈteɪst/
an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
the act of giving
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
Mondreer
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From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
rocking-chairs
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From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
Sibby
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From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
St
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From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
carry out
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Sibby Bayard had come by special invitation to dine, and take tea with the housekeeper at Mondreer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was the fourteenth of February, St. Valentine’s Feast and All Birds’ Wedding Day!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
belonging to which person
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
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 The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a bright morning, with a sunny blue sky, and a soft breeze giving a foretaste of early spring.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A bright, open wood fire was burning in the wide fireplace, at which they sat in two rocking-chairs with their feet upon the brass fender.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The two ladies were seated in Mrs. Force’s favorite sitting room, whose front window looked east upon the bay, and whose side window looked north into the woods.
