used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
divisible by two
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
in a gradual manner
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's mind was not at rest.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
depressingly dark
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
coins made of gold
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
Harley
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From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The girl's mind was not at rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
in motion
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girl's mind was not at rest.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
and nothing more
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The girl's mind was not at rest.
move upward
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
cut with a saw
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
the season of growth
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
having come into contact
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl's mind was not at rest.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading In the night she had heard the rumbling of wheels, the tread of feet, and many strange, muffled sounds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading DAY IN THE WILDERNESS Helen Harley saw the sun rise in a shower of red and gold on a May morning, and then begin a slow and quiet sail up a sky of silky blue.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From the window in the log house in which she had nursed her brother she looked out at the sunrise and saw only peace, and the leaves of the new spring foliage moving gently in the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It even touched the gloomy shades of the Wilderness with golden gleams, and shy little flowers of purple, nestling in the scant grass, held up their heads to the glow.
