used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
without stop or interruption
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
increase twofold
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the act of consuming food
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
effaced
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From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
monopolizeverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/
have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
not any; not one
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
arrange in a container
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
by chance
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
with speed
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading On the ground lay his canvas pack, and against it leaned his rifle.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
suffragettenounUS /ˌsʌfrəˈdʒet/
a woman advocate of women's right to vote (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century)
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY ARNOLD, SCOUT Harry Arnold sat on a rock by the roadside, eating raisins out of a small pasteboard box.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The air was brisk, for the night was well along, but he wore no jacket, and the double row of pearl buttons on his blue flannel shirt shone occasionally in the fitful gleams of moonlight.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The moon was working like a suffragette for its rights, but was continually being effaced by the clouds which were rapidly coming to monopolize the sky.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading If the breeze continued to increase Harry would, perhaps, compromise with it by getting out a thin sweater, but under no circumstances would he so far yield as to put on a coat.
