used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
anew
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
(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 rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
baby-breeze
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From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
chirped
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From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
being joined in close association
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
highest in quality
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
go away from a place
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
Ludovic
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From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
a particular point in time
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain and all the clouds had cleared away.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
sweetenedadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtənd/
with sweetening added
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was it that he was drowsy again this fresh morning?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole earth was freshened and sweetened by the deluge of the previous day, and everything was rejoicing in the return of the sun.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Ludovic was reading a book which was of the greatest interest to him, connected with a branch of study in which he was strong, and in which he himself meant to leave his mark for other students; but he could not fix his attention to it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The birds chirped more loudly than usual, and a playful little wind, a kind of baby-breeze, an elemental urchin, full of fun and mischief, was in the wood, shaking the trees, and sending showers of glittering drops at any moment upon the soaked and humid soil.
