used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
at or in the front
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
(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 But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
cannot
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From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
Ezra's
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From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
an act that fails
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
foam-collared
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From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So, to go on in orderly fashion we must know that Ezra’s carefully prepared supper turned out to be a melancholy failure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But all this cannot be told in two breaths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This miracle was the complete reversal of the situation at Snug Harbor, and the return of peace and happiness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must not run too far ahead of our story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUNSHINE The miracle of a new day’s sunshine—golden over green earth, foam-collared shore and shining sea—brought another miracle almost as great as that which had transformed somber night to radiant morning.
