used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
for the reason that
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
becknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
make calm or still
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
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 "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
apart from; not including
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
Gerald
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From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
Osborn
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From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
on the contrary
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was low, the air was cool, and except for the soft splash of a beck, a deep quietness brooded over the dale.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Mrs. Osborn poured out coffee at a small table, and Gerald and Grace occupied the top of the broad steps to the lawn.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW It was a calm evening and Osborn sat on the terrace, studying a printed notice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "I insisted on the rather early date, because if we had waited until the hay was in, we might have got wet weather.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will be a good show," Osborn remarked, reaching for a cup.
