Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

large but transportable armament

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading MERVYN IN HIS INN.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MERVYN IN HIS INN.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading MERVYN IN HIS INN.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

full of life and energy

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MERVYN IN HIS INN.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

clean or organized

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

with restored energy

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

past form of “soar” — rise rapidly

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

a Caucasian

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The now dry pavement and all the row of village windows were glittering merrily--the sparrows twittered their lively morning gossip among the thick ivy of the old church tower--here and there the village cock challenged his neighbour with high and vaunting crow, and the bugle notes soared sweetly into the air from the artillery ground beside the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The morning was fine--the sun shone out with a yellow splendour--all nature was refreshed--a pleasant smell rose up from tree, and flower, and earth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Moore, the barber, was already busy making his morning circuit, servant men and maids were dropping in and out at the baker's, and old Poll Delany, in her weather-stained red hood, and neat little Kitty Lane, with her bright young careful face and white basket, were calling at the doors of their customers with new laid eggs.