used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The time was late April; the weather perfect.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
dew-drenched
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From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
Ernie's
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
land-marks
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The time was late April; the weather perfect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
matingnounUS /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
go across or through
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The time was late April; the weather perfect.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
the season of growth
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was late April; the weather perfect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER That first return to England after his long absence in the East always remained one of the land-marks in Ernie's life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His heart rose up in joy and thankfulness and humble love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a revelation to him, never completely to pass away.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The time was late April; the weather perfect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The song of mating birds rose from dew-drenched brake and bush on every hand; the spring lay like a dream of gossamer on the hedges and woodlands; the lambs and quiet cattle filled him with an immense content.
