used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
asthore
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From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
Barney
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From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE OLD CASTLE.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
true confidential information
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
Gatherin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gatherin' peat is no work for you."
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gatherin' peat is no work for you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
go away from a place
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
Moira
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
not any; not one
From this reading "Gatherin' peat is no work for you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CASTLE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading "Gatherin' peat is no work for you."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
sods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CASTLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
having passed out of existence
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
Winifred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Gatherin' peat is no work for you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can't you leave it to themselves, Miss Winifred asthore?" said Granny.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "What are these arms for?" cried Winifred, holding out a pair of strong young arms, which suggested health and strength in their every movement.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading In another instant the figure of the schoolmaster had vanished from the window; and Winifred entered, full of life and youthful spirits, recounting the details of her proposed ramble that evening with Moira and Barney, away to the bog for turf sods.
