used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
(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 On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
children's
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From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
immediately past
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
in the recent past
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
LEAVE-TAKINGnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
Mytyl
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From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
not any; not one
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
Tyltyl
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From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
precisely as stated
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE LEAVE-TAKING Weeks and months had passed since the children's departure on their journey; and the hour of separation was at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
at the time that
From this reading On the day when we see them for the last time, they were all out in the gardens of the temple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Much had happened in the past twelve months; but the life of the Animals and Things, which had no intelligence to guide it, had made no progress, on the contrary.
which person or people
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Light stood watching them from a marble terrace, with Tyltyl and Mytyl sleeping by her side.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Light had been very sad lately; she had counted the days in sorrow, without a word to the Animals and Things, who had no idea of the misfortune that threatened them.
