used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
for the reason that
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
characterized by great determination
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
divisible by two
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
yet to be or coming
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
home-made
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From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
mid-Maynoun
the middle part of May
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
not any; not one
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
oppressivelyadverb
in a heavy and oppressive way
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
others
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From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
quadrantnounUS /ˈkwɑːdrənt/
a quarter of the circumference of a circle
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
possessing material wealth
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Beatrice made and finished a considerable wardrobe of garments for them both.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thus, judging partly by the state of the foliage, partly by the height of the sun, which Stern determined with considerable accuracy by means of a simple, home-made quadrant--they knew mid-May was past and June was drawing near.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
at the time that
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Plenty of bathing and good food put them in splendid physical condition, to which their active exercise contributed much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These, when the fur had been clipped close with the scissors, were not oppressively warm, and, even though on some days a bit uncomfortable, the man and woman tolerated them because they had no others.
but in spite of that
From this reading DRAWING TOGETHER Days passed, busy days, full of hard labor and achievement, rich in experience and learning, in happiness, in dreams of what the future might yet bring.
