used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
ALAN
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From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
a man of refinement
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
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 "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
LETTERMORE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
held up in the air
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
a particular point in time
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I said nothing, nor so much as lifted my face.
hurting
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
not in physical motion
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He rose, went to the border of the wood, peered out a little, and then returned and sat down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I TALK WITH ALAN IN THE WOOD OF LETTERMORE Alan was the first to come round.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had seen murder done, and a great, ruddy, jovial gentleman struck out of life in a moment; the pity of that sight was still sore within me, and yet that was but a part of my concern.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "Well," said he, "yon was a hot burst, David."
