used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
(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 It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
Antek
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From this reading “Why, where is Antek?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the first light of day
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
door-step
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From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
Hanka
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From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, where is Antek?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
Lapa
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From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
and nothing more
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading “He is to be released in three days only,” was the tranquil reply, as Hanka kissed the little ones, and distributed pastry among them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading But with the sharp clatter of the wheels, Lapa fell to barking for joy, and leaping up in front of the horses.
at the time that
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Why, where is Antek?”
belonging to which person
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, where is Antek?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was early dawn, and all the country was covered over with a deep azure bloom of haze like a ripe plum, when Hanka drove up to the cabin, whose inmates were all asleep as yet.
Yuzka
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From this reading Yuzka exclaimed on the door-step, putting on her skirt over her head.
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