used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She stood for an instant--then turned slowly away and walked over to a mirror--had her night's vigil made her look wan and sallow? she wondered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She replaced the desk in the trunk, and, walking to the window, drew back the curtain and looked out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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in or to or toward a former location
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of surpassing excellence
From this reading Over emerald lawn and coppice, tall trees and brilliant flowers, the October sun shone gloriously.
coppicenoun
a dense growth of bushes
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hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No fairer day ever smiled upon old earth.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
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ENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading HOW THE WEDDING-DAY ENDED.
at any time
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faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
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lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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produced by a manufacturing process
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mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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not any; not one
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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No fairer day ever smiled upon old earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
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sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
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past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading No fairer day ever smiled upon old earth.
Maintained an upright posture.
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Over emerald lawn and coppice, tall trees and brilliant flowers, the October sun shone gloriously.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Over emerald lawn and coppice, tall trees and brilliant flowers, the October sun shone gloriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE WEDDING-DAY ENDED.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She replaced the desk in the trunk, and, walking to the window, drew back the curtain and looked out.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
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moved around an axis or center
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She stood for an instant--then turned slowly away and walked over to a mirror--had her night's vigil made her look wan and sallow? she wondered.
close enough to be walked to
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wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
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WEDDING-DAY
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
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