used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
Caley
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From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
how
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From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
Kelpienoun
(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
Liftore
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From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
loveliest
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From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
Malcolm
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From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
the possibility of future success
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
the season of growth
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
not in physical motion
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
tale-bearer
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From this reading Perhaps now, far from both Caley and Liftore, he might say something to open her eyes; yet how should he avoid the appearance of a tale-bearer?
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading It was a sweet fresh morning, late in the spring--those loveliest of hours that unite the seasons, like the shimmering question of green or blue in the feathers of a peacock.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had set out an hour before the rest, and now, a little way within the park, was coaxing Kelpie to stand, that he might taste the morning in peace.
but in spite of that
From this reading Malcolm was overjoyed at the prospect of an escape to the country --and yet more to find that his mistress wanted to have him with her--more still to understand, that the journey was to be kept a secret.
