used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
CICELY
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From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
every person
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
exhaledverbUS /eksˈheɪld/
past form of “exhale” — expel air
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
immediately past
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
new-mownadjective
newly mown
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
others
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From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being really clever, this reflection failed to annoy her.
Tiddle
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From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
TIDDY
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From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As Tiddy sped along, she told herself that she had been a fool.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TIDDY AND CICELY I Upon the Sunday following, the last Sunday in June, Miss Tiddle mounted her bicycle and rode over to the Manor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rain had fallen after a month’s heat and drought, and a delicious fragrance was exhaled by fields full of new-mown hay.
at the time that
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody made ghastly blunders when they interfered with the lives and characters of others.
