used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the June was fair and pleasant, and I was young and strong.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
court-yard
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From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But the June was fair and pleasant, and I was young and strong.
flag-stones
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From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
hummed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But the June was fair and pleasant, and I was young and strong.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
with low volume
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mother had a special pride in her dairy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But the June was fair and pleasant, and I was young and strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
in the direction of
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I hummed softly to myself as I went; I was happy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I could not have told why I was happy--for Joyce was away, and I should have been lonely.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thursday was the day for making the butter, and one Thursday in the beginning of June of the year I am recording, I walked along the flag-stones of the court-yard towards the dairy, that stood somewhat detached from the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the June was fair and pleasant, and I was young and strong.
