used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
(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 Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
a youthful male person
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
cocksnounUS /kɑːks/
plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
CoronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
footmen
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From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
set up or found
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
a social unit living together
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
march in a procession
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
One-and-Nine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
the local environment
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
carry out
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
hard to endure
From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
precisely as stated
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Boy heard from One-and-Nine that a carriage had been provided for them to join in the procession, which was to be a very extensive one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Out in the courtyard he could see the great gilded State Coach being dusted and brushed, while footmen and stewards were rushing about on all sorts of errands.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading HEN Boy awoke the next morning he found the whole Palace in a commotion.
worried-looking
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From this reading Animals were coming in of their own accord from all parts of the country to take part in it, and in the Park Boy was very much amused to see a worried-looking goose trying to teach a number of cocks and hens to march properly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Most of the Royal Household had been up all night making grand preparations for the Coronation of the young King.
