tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
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 sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
Margaret
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From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
nest-building
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From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
and nothing more
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
starlingnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
starlings
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From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She leaned on her elbow and looked out down the alley to the sea.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
Tregennis
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From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He took quite unnecessary precautions to avoid detection on his foraging expeditions, precautions that only brought him the more definitely under notice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
precisely as stated
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
wakened
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From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The father starling was very active, but cautious.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the corner of the next roof two starlings were busily engaged in nest-building.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun shone in at the open windows so brightly on Easter Day that it wakened up Miss Margaret some time before Mrs. Tregennis came with the hot water and the early morning tea.
