adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Peace, hey?" quoth Prosper, asking.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
BRÉAUTÉ
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From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
hey
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From this reading "Peace, hey?" quoth Prosper, asking.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is for them to settle."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Peace, hey?" quoth Prosper, asking.
PIETOSA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
ProsperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading "Peace, hey?" quoth Prosper, asking.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
purlieus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
quoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Peace, hey?" quoth Prosper, asking.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It is for them to settle."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It floated out bravely--a snow patch in a pure sky.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is for them to settle."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is for them to settle."
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE LADY PIETOSA DE BRÉAUTÉ Evidently they were expected at High March; for no sooner the white plumes had cleared the forest purlieus and came nodding over the heath in view of the solemn towers, than a white flag was run up the keep.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well then, there shall be peace if they will take it.
