used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
how long something has existed
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
the act of burning something
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
caterpillarsnounUS /ˈkætəpɪlərz/
plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
cravatnounUS /krəˈvæt/
A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
Jules
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From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
naïve
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From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
carry out
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A holly stick, cut by his uncle from the hedge, served him as a third leg.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading He had untied his cravat and thrown his blouse back on his shoulders.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His heart full of the naïve joys proper to his age, his mind preoccupied by the caterpillars and their processions, Jules walked at a good pace, forgetting heat and fatigue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
at the time that
From this reading THE STORM AND, in fact, it was very hot when Uncle Paul and Jules started out.
in or at the place that
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a burning sun, they were sure to find the caterpillars in their silk bag, where they do not fail to take refuge to shelter themselves from a light that is too glaring for them; at an earlier or later hour, the nests might be empty, and the journey a fruitless one.
