used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
having companions or an escort
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
BalladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
clothing in general
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
placed crosswise
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
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 The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
destroyed or killed
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
Halfred
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From this reading “Halfred,” I said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
immediately past
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
not any; not one
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
a course of conduct
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
with speed
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Halfred,” I said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little man looked up from the pile of clothes he was folding in the early morning light, and stopped the gentle hissing that accompanied, and doubtless lightened, every task.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
at the time that
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
which person or people
From this reading Then, quickly, I remembered the sport before me, and the challenge to ride to the death with the rival who had crossed my path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_With his horse and his hounds in the morning!_” --English Ballad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HEN I awoke next morning, my first thoughts were of a pair of brown eyes, dainty features that smiled up at me, and a voice that whispered as we danced for the last time together, “No, I shall not forget you when you are gone.”
