used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
(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 All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
a social unit living together
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
family-home
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From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
Midith
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From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
not any; not one
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All nature seemed to be clothed in her best garment.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
Uwins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The faces at Uwins’ appeared to be as pleasing to the sight after a refreshing night’s rest as the verdant foliage, refreshed by the warm rain and delightful sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After dinner, when we were all seated in the parlor, Mr. Uwins asked Mr. Midith about the family-home as it existed on Mars.
at the time that
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the evening when we retired, it was still raining, but the next morning greeted us with a bright, pleasant sunshine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We have no home and no family as you know a home and a family,” replied Mr. Midith.
