used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPIDER AMONG THE ROSES.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
(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 The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A SPIDER AMONG THE ROSES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
a young female
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
and nothing more
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
MilkingverbUS /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
milkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
the light of the Moon
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
mountain-tops
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From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
not any; not one
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
Noémi's
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From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
refilledverbUS /riˈfɪld/
past form of “refill” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
rose-infusion
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From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A SPIDER AMONG THE ROSES.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
SPIDERnounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading A SPIDER AMONG THE ROSES.
stable-door
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From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPIDER AMONG THE ROSES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
Therese
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From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The great boiler must be refilled with fresh rose-infusion, and then they can all go to bed.
Timar
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From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Milking was the office of Frau Therese, and it was Noémi's duty to cut grass enough for the herd.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
at the time that
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
which person or people
From this reading People who live by their labor have no time to admire the moonlight from mountain-tops, or to waste in observation on the beauties of nature: the flocks of sheep and goats already waited to be relieved of their milky tribute by their mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Timar continued the conversation meanwhile with his back leaning against the stable-door, and lighting his pipe just as the countryman does when he is courting the peasant girl.
