used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Was ever day more beautiful?
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Was ever sky more blue?
eat an early morning meal
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Was ever sunshine more bright?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
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rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
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cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Was ever day more beautiful?
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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despatched
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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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at any time
From this reading Was ever sunshine more bright?
how something is done or how it happens
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recently made, produced, or harvested
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freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading MOUNTAIN SCOUTING Sunshine! glorious, golden sunshine!
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading MOUNTAIN SCOUTING Sunshine! glorious, golden sunshine!
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
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Hollis
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
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produced by a manufacturing process
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Was ever sunshine more bright?
the time period between dawn and noon
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a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading MOUNTAIN SCOUTING Sunshine! glorious, golden sunshine!
a form of address for a man
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musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
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belonging to the speaker and others
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plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
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past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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get something; come into possession of
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SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading MOUNTAIN SCOUTING Sunshine! glorious, golden sunshine!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Was ever sky more blue?
for that reason; with the result that
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the rays of the sun
From this reading MOUNTAIN SCOUTING Sunshine! glorious, golden sunshine!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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tip-topadverb
to the highest extent
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was ever sunshine more bright?
