used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THANKSGIVING.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
Callias
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From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
equinoxnounUS /ˈiːkwənɑːks/
either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
for more time
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
solsticenounUS /ˈsɔːlstɪs/
either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
the season of growth
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
not in physical motion
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading A THANKSGIVING.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
Trapezus
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From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
precisely as stated
From this reading Still Callias was very thankful to find quarters in the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days were longer, for it was already half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and though the nights were still bitterly cold, the sun was daily gaining power.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sometimes a breeze from the west gave to the air quite a feeling of spring.
at the time that
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst severity of the winter was over when the army reached Trapezus.
