used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW LADDER.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
Betty
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From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
the act of burning something
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
Churchbury
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From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
LADDERnounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading A NEW LADDER.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
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 Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
Madge
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From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW LADDER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
on the contrary
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But somehow they did not care to linger there by themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading John and Betty started rather unwillingly on their task.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course they were at perfect liberty to stay playing in the Eagle's Nest as long as they liked.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It seemed sadly dull to walk across several fields under a burning sun merely to deliver a message for Madge, while she was enjoying an afternoon among the Churchbury shops.
