used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Twas a fair scene."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading "The devil!" echoed Augustus Fitz Clarence.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading "The devil!" echoed Augustus Fitz Clarence.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The devil!" echoed Augustus Fitz Clarence.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her second, to do no such thing.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "The devil!" echoed Augustus Fitz Clarence.
an opposing military force
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "'Twas a fair scene."
far-spreading
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From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
Fitz
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From this reading "The devil!" echoed Augustus Fitz Clarence.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
irruptionnoun
a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
lupinenounUS /ˈluːpaɪn/
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
not any; not one
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
the middle of the day
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
PompadournounUS /ˈpɑːmpədɔːr/
French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "'Twas a fair scene."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Her second, to do no such thing.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
the season of growth
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her second, to do no such thing.
Taragon's
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From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
a special situation
From this reading Her second, to do no such thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
Twas
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From this reading "'Twas a fair scene."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
someone who visits
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Taragon's first impulse was to spring up and greet her visitor cordially.
at the time that
From this reading As under the shade of some far-spreading oak, when noon holds high revel in the heavens, the gentle flock cluster in happy security, fearing no dire irruption of lupine enemy, so-- "Mr. Pompadour," announced the servant.
