used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
(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 Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
Chanticleer
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From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
by chance
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
PRIMROSEnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A deep peace brooded over the rural scene, the peace of centuries.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRIMROSE FARM Primrose Farm stood slumbering in the sunlight of an early summer morn.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chanticleer had ceased his song; the pigs were asleep; in the barn the cow lay thinking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Save for the gentle breeze which played in the tops of the two tall elms all Nature seemed at rest.
won't
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From this reading Terrible to think that in a few short hours ... but perhaps it won't.
