used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
bas
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
a period of 100 years
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
châteaux
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
CLEMENCE
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From this reading CLEMENCE.
corn-fields
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
to or in any or all places
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
garden-plots
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Vive, vive le Roi!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
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 Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
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 You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
nestleverbUS /ˈnesəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
RoinounUS /rɔɪ/
(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid
From this reading “Vive, vive le Roi!
République
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
tilledadjective
turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
Vendéan
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Long ages of toil and civilization have left their impress here, and the present is the heir of a glorious and venerable past.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
Vive
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From this reading “Vive, vive le Roi!
War-Song
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From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
in or at the place that
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A bas la République!”--_Vendéan War-Song._ It is the fair and pleasant land of France--a land of corn-fields and orchards and sunny garden-plots, where quiet villages nestle in shady nooks, and old châteaux stand proudly amidst their sheltering woods.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You feel everywhere that this land has been for many a century tilled and cared for by the hand of man; that generation after generation sleeps in peace beneath the shadow of its gray old churches.
