used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
in addition
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
criticised
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From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
didacticadjectiveUS /daɪˈdæktɪk/
instructive (especially excessively)
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
florins
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From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
Hemel
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From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
immediately past
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
Mopius's
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
Mynheer
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
patentlyadverbUS /ˈpætəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
by chance
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
potato-crop
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From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
with speed
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
rebuildingnounUS /riˈbɪldɪŋ/
building again
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
school-room
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From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These also Ursula distributed, especially in the Hemel, as far as the two thousand florins could possibly be made to stretch.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
Ursula
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was a feast of the usual kind, in the village school-room, with dissolving views, and still more rapidly dissolving cakes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole village criticised the various good things provided, especially the patently didactic slides, and went home replete and grumbling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE HOME-COMING OF THE HERO The rebuilding of the cottages was undertaken without delay, and, chiefly to comply with Mynheer Mopius’s injunction, an entertainment was organized by Ursula in honor of her birthday.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Furthermore, last year’s potato-crop having failed, the village demanded provisions.
