used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
(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 On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
fair-day
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From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
Lipka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
loavesnounUS /loʊvz/
plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
reapers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
roadwaysnounUS /ˈroʊdweɪz/
plural of “roadway” — a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Moreover, a great many people had come over from the neighbouring hamlets, and the roadways to and from the mill, in particular, were as crowded as on a fair-day.
Roch's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was but a few days after Roch’s flight.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
soilsnounUS /sɔɪlz/
plural of “soil” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
carry out
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
the act of using
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading All this caused so much racket and turmoil that the village looked as though on the eve of some great festival.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the lighter soils, they were beginning to reap already; on the heavier, they were preparing all things for the harvest that was about to take place.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lipka was getting the wagons ready for use, cleaning out the barns and airing them with wide-open doors; in the shadow of the orchards, people were busily twisting bands of straw; and within doors the women were busy baking loaves and cooking food for the reapers.
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