used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
flaxnounUS /flæks/
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
I'm
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From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
Louise
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From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
not any; not one
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
Nyborg
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From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
be obedient to
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
RUCKERT
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From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
Sophie
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From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “Alas, I am no sturdy oak!
carry out
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Alas, I’m but the flower That wakes the kiss of May!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
at the time that
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And when has fled its little hour, Will voice of Death obey.”--RUCKERT.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before dinner they would take a walk through the wood to an inclosure where the flax was in bloom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The following afternoon came visitors--two young ladies from Nyborg, friends of Sophie and Louise.
