used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
(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 Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
rid of obstructions
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
emanating from God
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
Dr
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From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
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 NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
flecksnounUS /fleks/
plural of “fleck” — a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
matin
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From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
NEIL
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Neil's
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
SplashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
the rays of the sun
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Splashes and flecks of purple and rose and golden light rested here and there on bowed head and shoulders or lay in shafts across the aisles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
thrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading On the swaying branch of an elm that almost brushed the casement a thrush sang sweet and clear a matin of his own.
at the time that
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
in or at the place that
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neil made several good resolutions that morning there in the chapel, some of which he profited by, all of which he sincerely meant.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading NEIL MAKES ACQUAINTANCES Neil's and Paul's college life began early the next morning when, sitting side by side in the dim, hushed chapel, they heard white-haired Dr. Garrison ask for them divine aid and guidance.
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 where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From where he sat Neil could look through an open window out into the morning world of greenery and sunlight.
