used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
anew
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
(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 THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His blue eyes mirrored joy.
cause to be bored
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
Briggs
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From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
give encouragement to
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His blue eyes mirrored joy.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
fresheningverbUS /ˈfreʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
Hal
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From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His blue eyes mirrored joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His blue eyes mirrored joy.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
lo
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From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading His blue eyes mirrored joy.
not any; not one
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
NoddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
a course of conduct
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
poplar-leaves
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From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
suspirationnoun
an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, after all that he had suffered and feared, lo! here was Hal come back to him again, repentant, dutiful and kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
undersides
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From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
varnishedadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading Nodding flower and piping bird, grumbling bee and brisk, varnished cricket in the path all bore him messages of cheer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE SAFE Though a freshening east wind was now beginning to add a raw salt tang to the air, troubled by a louder suspiration of surf, and though the fluttering of the poplar-leaves, which now had begun to show their silvery undersides, predicted rain, all was bright sunshine in the old man’s heart.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The drifting clouds in no wise lessened the light for Captain Briggs.
