used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
Alphege
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From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
dearly loved
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
a female human offspring
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
dearly loved
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
jessaminenounUS /ˈdʒesəmɪn/
a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
for more time
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
not any; not one
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading I cannot get the thought out of my mind that the green monkey is no other than our beloved Prince Alphege, transformed in this strange fashion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next day both mother and daughter were sitting in a jessamine bower in the garden, and they began to talk of the green monkey and his strange ways.
belonging to which person
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I know the idea sounds wild, but I cannot get it out of my heart, and it leaves me no peace.’
the words that are spoken
From this reading As she spoke she glanced up, and there sat the little monkey, whose tears and gestures seemed to confirm her words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The mother said, ‘My dear child, I can no longer hide my feelings from you.
