used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
divisible by two
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
Flying-Fish
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From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
set up or found
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
HistoriannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
staying power
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
and nothing more
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
on the contrary
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
Redy
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From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
Smaly
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From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
having a supporting base
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
not in physical motion
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
precisely as stated
From this reading Another, very little higher, was for the Wigs to look out of when they were standing on their short legs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Smaly and Redy found themselves in a room that was rather dark in spite of the fact that the sun was still high in the heavens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
at the time that
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
WigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There were only four windows, one placed so low down that the Wigs, even when seated, could observe what passed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Flying-Fish announces the hour of three, and the World falls asleep: The Hen makes six hard-boiled eggs: Smaly and Redy begin to read the manuscript of the Historian.
produce a literary work
From this reading These two windows had already been in existence when the Government of the country offered the house to the Historian to enable him to write the chronicles of the inhabitants.
