used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
make calm or still
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
dearly loved
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
don't
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From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
Elmore
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From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
opinion or judgment
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
set up or found
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave it pride of place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He gave it pride of place.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
the literary culture
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He gave it pride of place.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He gave it pride of place.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
Rodney
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From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
express in words
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
at the time that
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, on the Wednesday morning, he came downstairs with light steps and dancing eyes, he found among the letters on the breakfast table one which was addressed in a familiar hand.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE FIRST LINE OF AN OLD SONG Rodney Elmore had the unusual attribute of seeming at his best in the morning, as if calm, unruffled sleep, having removed the cobwebs from his brain, returned him rested and buoyant to a world in which there were no shadows.
produce a literary work
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY DEAR R.,--I don't know what possesses me, but I feel that I simply must write and tell you that I wish you were within kissing distance.
you're
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From this reading Isn't that a ridiculous feeling to have, especially where you're concerned?
