used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
in addition
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
the act of departing
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
idylnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
Jan-an
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From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
light-comedy
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From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
Mary-Clare
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From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
and nothing more
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
not any; not one
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
not one, and not any
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
Noreen
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From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
Northrup
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From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
others
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From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
Polly
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From this reading Northrup was comfortably conscious of Aunt Polly and old Peter, at the days' ends.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sense of going home to them was distinctly a joy, a fitting and safe interlude.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The real, sordid tragedy element played small part in the autumn idyl, but it was developing none the less.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
at the time that
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading While the days were passing and Mary-Clare and Northrup, with the book between them as a shield, fought their battle and won their victory, they had taken small heed of the undercurrent that was not merely carrying them on, but bearing others, also.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Noreen and Jan-an supplied the light-comedy touch, for the two were capable of supplying no end of fun when there were hours that could not be utilized in work or devoted to that thrilling occupation of walking the trails with Mary-Clare.
