used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
Adina
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From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
any thing at all
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
being joined in close association
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
Dunstan
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From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
Nemorino
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From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
reapernounUS /ˈriːpər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
reapers
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From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
reposing
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From this reading Indeed, it may be pleasant to be a reaper reposing.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
St
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From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
unalterablyadverbUS /əˈnɔːltərəbli/
in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
at the time that
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
which person or people
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is pleasant to see the reapers resting after their work, in the shadows of the trees.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet a disappointed, wretched lover can find no pleasure in anything but being miserable; and lovers, disappointed in love, do so indulge in misery, that it _must_ be a pleasure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nemorino, the poor young farmer, was a disappointed lover, and on one particular autumn evening, when the reapers were sitting in the shadow of the trees, he took no notice of _them_, but kept his eyes fixed upon Adina, who, on her part, kept her eyes fixed upon her book, like St. Dunstan of old.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The fact is, Adina was a coquette, and no one likes your unalterably attached man more than a thorough coquette.
