used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I wasn't the least tired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I wasn't the least tired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
mumsnounUS /mʌmz/
plural of “mum” — of China
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
ParsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I wanted to enjoy the air without resting.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
SPYINGnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
not in physical motion
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to enjoy the air without resting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
wasn't
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From this reading But I wasn't the least tired.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SPYING THE LAND After luncheon we had still an hour and a half before we needed to start for the station.
in or at the place that
From this reading She did go outside the house to a nice sheltered corner where there was a rustic bench, and there she said she would enjoy the air and rest at the same time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I wanted to enjoy the air without resting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Parsley asked us if we would like to stroll about the garden and the farm a little, but mums was tired.
