used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
Aymery
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From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
brought into existence
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
Denise
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From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
set up or found
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
Grimbald
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From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
housewifeliness
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From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
hear with intention
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
engage in
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
Marpasse
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From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
Marpasse's
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From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
and nothing more
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have found her,” she said, and Grimbald had only to listen, for Marpasse’s generous impatience had ample inspiration.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
not in physical motion
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
express in words
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marpasse might have laughed at his housewifeliness had she not been in a very earnest temper about Denise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
at the time that
From this reading Aymery was still in a deep sleep when Marpasse returned to the priest’s house an hour before sunset, and found Grimbald baking cakes on the hearth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So she drew a stool up and sat down as though to make sure that Grimbald did not burn the cakes which he had made while she was away.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Never tell me women are not obstinate, Father, for I swear to you that Denise was born to make misery for herself.
