used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
for the reason that
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
and nothing more
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
immediately past
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
long-jumping
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From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
and nothing more
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
term of address for a man
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
soakverbUS /soʊk/
submerge in a liquid
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
sun-warmed
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From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I enjoyed it down to the ground."
male cat
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
vaultingnounUS /ˈvɔːltɪŋ/
(architecture) a vaulted structure
From this reading Just because he felt equal to vaulting the moon or long-jumping an entire continent, should such prodigious feats be required of him, could he lie thus in glorious idleness letting the earth cradle and the sun soak into him.
VeritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading Tom Verity lay, at full length on the upward sloping, sun-warmed bank of sand and shingle.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BETWEEN RIVER AND SEA "We had a grand talk last night--Sir Charles was in splendid form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Only to youth is given enjoyment of perfect laziness joined with perfect physical vigour.
