used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
equally
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
(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 He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
Blaisette
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From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
Colomberie
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From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
a female human offspring
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
DominicnounUS /ˈdɑːmənɪk/
(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
increase twofold
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
Ellenor
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From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Spring.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
march in a procession
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
Mierre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
not any; not one
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
and nothing more
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
Orvilliere
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From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
PloughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
Querrue
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From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
the season of growth
From this reading It was Spring.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dominic Le Mierre still played a double game and there was no talk of an engagement between Blaisette and himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
tillingnounUS /ˈtɪlɪŋ/
cultivation of the land in order to raise crops
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
someone who visits
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Spring.
accept gladly
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, in the springtime, the countryside was stirring into new life, and masters and men alike were full of enthusiasm over the tilling of the soil and the expectation of good crops to come.
in or at the place that
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
which person or people
From this reading He met Ellenor secretly; and was often at Colomberie Farm, where he was a welcome visitor, not only to the daughter, but to the father, who valued the advice and skill of the master of Orvilliere in all things pertaining to the management of the farm.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Monsieur Le Mierre had sent round word to his neighbours that on a certain day in March he would hold the working festival of _La Grand' Querrue_, or _The Grand Plough_.
