used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
CARMEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
your parents
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
Franklin'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
depressingly dark
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
not any; not one
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
any competition
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No,” I replied.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
express in words
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
for a short time
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
move hurridly
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
be standing; be upright
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FOLKS AT CARMEL The run to Carmel, Franklin’s home, was not long—say, forty miles—and we made it in a downpour and were silent most of the way.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could not help reflecting, as we sped along, how at its worst life persistently develops charm, so that if one were compelled to live always in so gloomy a world, one would shortly become inured to it, or the race would, and think nothing of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was so dark and damp and gloomy that no one seemed to want to talk, and yet I took a melancholy comfort in considering how absolutely cheerless the day was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Once Speed called my attention to a group of cattle with their heads to wind and rain, and asked, “Do you know why they stand that way?”
