used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
DananounUS /ˈdeɪnə/
Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
go away from a place
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
for more time
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
absolutely essential
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
New-England
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
not any; not one
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The establishments of New-England had passed the ordeal of experiment, and were become permanent.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
provincials
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
carry out
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
express in words
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
in the direction of
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The exertions of the provincials were no longer limited to the first efforts of a colonial existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
which person or people
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before the thread of the narrative shall be resumed, it will be necessary to take another hasty view of the condition of the country in which the scene of our legend had place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Together towards the village then we walked, And of old friends and places much we talked: And who had died, who left them, would he tell; And who still in their father's mansion dwell."
a late time of life
From this reading Dana We leave the imagination of the reader to supply an interval of several years.
