used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
adventured
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From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
anew
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
(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 During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
move towards
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading LORD BYRON.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
Fundy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
inclemencynoun
weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD BYRON.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
Lucie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
that is looked for
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
the season of growth
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading By the earliest approach of spring, however, the traders and fishermen again adventured their barks on the stormy bay of Fundy, and the icy shores of Newfoundland.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The wars are over, The spring is come; The bride and her lover Have sought their home: They are happy, we rejoice; Let their hearts have an echo in every voice!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Never did months revolve more slowly, than through that winter, to the impatient Stanhope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During its inclemency, all communication with the French settlements ceased, and he, of course, heard nothing of Lucie,--a suspension of intercourse which was almost insupportable.
