used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
the act of burning something
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
Cosel
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From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
the season of growth
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
in the direction of
From this reading Another spring appeared, and for the second time the garden became green; then the same flowers raised their heads towards the sun.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The proud lady did not like her fallen grandeur to be looked at, but, being weary, she was glad sometimes to see a human face, forgetting that she was queen.
at the time that
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While sitting in her little garden she could see the soldiers and officers passing through the courtyard, from which she was separated by a low wall.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Cosel opened the window; the day was warm; the air quiet and mild.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading And sometimes a soldier stood looking at her with commiseration, and the younger officers lost their heads when they looked for long into her burning black eyes.
