used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KISS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
(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 "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KISS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A KISS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
discernableadjective
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
illumining
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From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A KISS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A KISS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
without good reason
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
not any; not one
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am all ready, Papa," she said, illumining the room for a moment with a pair of dark blue eyes and crimson cheeks.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
with low volume
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
not in physical motion
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late afternoon in a Canadian midwinter day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
well-booted
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From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cold and still, with a coldness so intense that the blinding brightness of the sun made no discernable impression on the densely packed snow, and with a stillness absolutely undisturbed by any slightest breath of blustering wind.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Before the early twilight came, Rose Macleod, wrapped in furs from dainty head to well-booted feet, ran lightly down stairs, tapping softly at the library door on the way.
