used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
COMRADESnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
cypresses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
at any time
From this reading Not that she ever was homesick.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading Not that she ever was homesick.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
jubilationnounUS /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
held dear
From this reading Mrs. Merryon loved sweets.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
Merryon
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From this reading Mrs. Merryon loved sweets.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Merryon loved sweets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she ever was homesick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
parakeetnounUS /ˈperəkiːt/
any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
raucousadjectiveUS /ˈrɔːkəs/
unpleasantly loud and harsh
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
express in words
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
sweetmeatnoun
a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
tiffin-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were always sweets at tiffin in the major's bungalow.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMRADES There came the flash of green wings in the cypresses and a raucous scream of jubilation as the boldest parakeet in the compound flew off with the choicest sweetmeat on the tiffin-table in the veranda.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading She was wont to say that they were the best remedy for homesickness she knew.
