used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
any thing at all
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
Bessie
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From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
else
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From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "That's just what it is--a real, hearty welcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just what it is--a real, hearty welcome.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It looks like a welcome, Wanaka."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks like a welcome, Wanaka."
engage in
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "It means so much."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It means so much."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
having a point
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "That's just what it is--a real, hearty welcome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It means so much."
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
That's
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From this reading "That's just what it is--a real, hearty welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It shows us that our sisters of the fire are there waiting for us, ready to make us comfortable after the trouble of the day.
Wanaka
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From this reading "It looks like a welcome, Wanaka."
accept gladly
From this reading "It looks like a welcome, Wanaka."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's just what it is--a real, hearty welcome.
Zara
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From this reading A NEW SUSPICION "I think the fire is more beautiful than anything else, almost," said the Guardian, as she looked at it and pointed it out to Bessie and Zara.
