used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
for the reason that
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
dearly loved
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
billingnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋ/
request for payment of a debt
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
Clara's
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From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
foreswore
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From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
set up or found
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
immediately past
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
not any; not one
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
move upward
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was the first of the two to rise in the morning; for she was an ardent little housewife, and she liked to have everything about her small home in perfect order.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw proud Clara’s face more fair, He knew her of broad lands the heir, Forgot his vows, his faith foreswore, And Constance was beloved no more.—SCOTT.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day and night described in the last chapter were the types of many, too many days and nights that followed them.
at the time that
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Alexander Lyon had placed himself in a false position and had a very difficult part to play between his wife and his betrothed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the morning after that little supper the young couple slept late; because on the previous evening they had found their bright fireside so delightful that they had remained there billing and cooing like a pair of lovers, as they still were, until the small hours, when at length they went to rest.
