used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
bardnounUS /bɑːrd/
a lyric poet
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several weeks went by.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
GERMINATIONnounUS /ˌdʒɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
From this reading GERMINATION.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
Jeannette's
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From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
recurring again and again
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several weeks went by.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Several weeks went by.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several weeks went by.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prophecy of Merlin, the remembrance of the King's misfortunes and of the disasters of France, ravaged by the English, obstinately crowded upon Jeannette's mind, before whom her parents frequently conversed upon the sad plight of the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Gaul, lost by a woman, shall be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of old oaks."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Thus, often during the hours she spent in solitary musings with her flock in the fields or the woods, she repeated in a low voice the passage from the prophecy of the Gallic bard:
