used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was altogether too woolly for a stone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading RETRIBUTION EVERY dawn on the plains is the miracle of creation, and the best philosophy for man or animal lies in this daily beginning.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading RETRIBUTION EVERY dawn on the plains is the miracle of creation, and the best philosophy for man or animal lies in this daily beginning.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
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every day; without missing a day
From this reading RETRIBUTION EVERY dawn on the plains is the miracle of creation, and the best philosophy for man or animal lies in this daily beginning.
the first light of day
From this reading RETRIBUTION EVERY dawn on the plains is the miracle of creation, and the best philosophy for man or animal lies in this daily beginning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
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in motion
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
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have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
RETRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
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move upward
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
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From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
suspicious-looking
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From this reading Before her on the emerging plain lay a suspicious-looking stone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was altogether too woolly for a stone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was altogether too woolly for a stone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Endure Sorrow’s night,” says the dawn, “then rise with me and plan for the day.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without moving her head, Queen regarded it a long time.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading It was altogether too woolly for a stone.
