used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
coursed
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From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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Jim
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Joe
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From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
take the midday meal
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
in the near future
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
not in physical motion
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading That famous park held a strong place in their affections.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this feeling grew stronger as they drew near the Polo Grounds.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading UNDER COVER Joe and Jim ate their lunch that day in a little more thoughtful mood than usual, and that mood still persisted as they prepared to go to the grounds.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading But the ten minutes of brisk walking in the bracing air soon dissipated the somber shadow that had tried to settle down upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were young and vital, the blood coursed strongly through their veins, and they were soon feeling the sheer joy of living that was natural to them.
