used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
(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 Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
set up or found
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
Gabrielle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
HAZARDnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading HAZARD SMATTER.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
secresy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
SMATTERverbUS /ˈsmætər/
work with in an amateurish manner
From this reading HAZARD SMATTER.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two houses were now at open war, at least the female part of them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She spied through the hedge, and found the new servants and her high-minded cousins ready to receive a report of all she discovered, _i.e._, if it were reported in a whisper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Jay was forbidden, without any secresy, to go into his neighbor's grounds, Gabrielle was in an ecstasy of gossip all the while, and brought Flora news, true and false, continually.
