used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
in the past
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE AWAKENING.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
rid of obstructions
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
set up or found
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
half-circle
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From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
not any; not one
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
perron
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From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
Richard
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From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
in the near future
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
the season of growth
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
confined on all sides
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
to-night
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From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home stood upon a high knoll in a location as pleasant as it was salubrious, and large shady grounds surrounded the spacious building.
at the time that
From this reading The night was clear and still; spring perfumes filled the air, and when the old man reached the spot he found the people ranged in a half-circle around the steps of the building, no room inside being large enough to hold the crowd.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Soon Louis Richard, according to his custom each year, came out upon the perron, and said:
a late time of life
From this reading "My friends, five years ago to-night I lost the best and kindest of fathers.
