used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
(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 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
Amyôt
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From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
Béthune
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From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
a period of 100 years
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
châtelaine
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From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 'Is the Court over?
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Is the Court over?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
Lisette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
Lubin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'Is the Court over?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
be seated
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
smoothernounUS /ˈsmuːðər/
a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As they entered on the smoother sward of the stately gardens a figure came out of the deep shadow of clipped walls of bay and approached them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We have said many pretty things about love, Béthune in especial; but we met Lubin with Lisette loitering behind their cows, and I fear the living commentary was truer to nature than all our doctrines.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'It will have to sit for half a century if it be compelled to come to any,' returned the châtelaine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At what decision has it arrived?' said the master of Amyôt as he saluted the party and kissed the hand of his wife with a graceful formality of greeting.
