used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
(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 viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
AmazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
ApproveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
carolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
Christ-tide
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From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
daïs
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From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
doughty
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From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
foliagedadjective
bearing numerous leaves
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
ink-splashed
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From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
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 The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
market-place
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From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
mummers
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From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
red-tiled
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From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
roundelaynoun
a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
rustics
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From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
school-room
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From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
deliver by singing
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion the ink-splashed desk of the teacher was removed and in its place stood a small cottage piano.
viols
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From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
at the time that
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
in or at the place that
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The viols sound in festal hall Where come the merry mummers all, The minstrels sing their roundelay Of doughty knights and ladies gay, And as the carol music swells The jester shakes his cap and bells, While lords and dames of high degree Approve the Christ-tide revelry And happy in the pleasant din Amazed the foolish rustics grin.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The wide windows were set low down, and when seated at their desks the scholars could look out and see the old stone cross of the market-place and the heavily foliaged elms that waved their green leaves in front of the queer red-tiled houses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The school-room was a long, old-fashioned apartment, with plain oak walls and a high roof.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The walls were hung round with maps of the five divisions of the world, and above the teacher's desk, which was set on a raised daïs, appeared a map of the world itself.
