Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

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From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

a long fixed look

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I will try, mother, I really will.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

a course of conduct

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading 'I will try, mother, I really will.

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

a male human offspring

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

having a natural fragrance

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading 'I will try, mother, I really will.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

directed up

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Mrs. John was talking in her sweet clear voice to her boy, and he, letting his restless blue eyes rove to and fro, noting every bird on the hedges and every flower in the path, kept bringing them back to his mother's face with a dreamy upward gaze.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A Recruiting Sergeant It was Sunday morning.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The bells of the village church were ringing out for the service, and groups of two and three were passing in at the old lych gate.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'I will try, mother, I really will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Along a sweet-scented lane, with shady limes overhead and honeysuckle and wild roses growing in profusion on the hedges at each side, walked Teddy's mother, holding her little son tightly by the hand.