Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

very great; limitless

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading CHARLES FRANCIS STOCKING, E. M.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading THE MAESTRO CO.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

an old form of “does”

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading CHARLES FRANCIS STOCKING, E. M.

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From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

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From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHARLES FRANCIS STOCKING, E. M.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

darkened by clouds

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading CHARLES FRANCIS STOCKING, E. M.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE MAESTRO CO.

the head of a city government

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

a particular point in time

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a large indefinite number

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

-ing form of “preen” — clean with one's bill

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

express in speech

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading CHARLES FRANCIS STOCKING, E. M.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Author of THE DIARY OF JEAN EVARTS, THE MAYOR OF FILBERT, Etc.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

an old word for “to”

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

a state of depression

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading --_Jesus._ The tropical sun mounted the rim of the golden Caribbean, quivered for a moment like a fledgeling preening its wings for flight, then launched forth boldly into the vault of heaven, shattering the lowering vapors of night into a myriad fleecy clouds of every form and color, and driving them before it into the abysmal blue above.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Doth this offend you?--the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.