used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
buttermilknounUS /ˈbʌtərmɪlk/
residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
put or send forth
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
churningadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
copings
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From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
DESERTERnounUS /ˈdezərtər/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
Doyle
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From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
remove the dust from
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
and nothing more
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
for more time
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
many-colored
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From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
McVeigh
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From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
MONKnounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
not any; not one
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
peanounUS /piː/
seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
protruded
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From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
dependable
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
sultrinessnoun
oppressively hot and humid weather
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
sweetenedadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtənd/
with sweetening added
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
unburdening
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From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
a Caucasian
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nancy McVeigh was unburdening a whole week's gossip whilst the priest helped himself generously to the jug of buttermilk which she had brought in from her churning.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _A DESERTER FROM THE MONK ROAD._ Father Doyle had just stepped from the white heat of an August day on the Monk Road into the modest parlor of the widow McVeigh.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wild pea vines clambered over the windows, and the ancient copings protruded outwards far enough to cast a shade, so that the breeze which entered was freshened and sweetened with a gentle aroma of many-colored blossoms.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the sultriness without made the cool interior of the tavern (for such the people still called the old place, although Mrs. McVeigh no longer extended hospitality to the public) more appreciable.
a late time of life
From this reading He was growing very stout as his years advanced upon him, and trudging through the dust was warm exercise.
