used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
(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 Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
bespangled
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From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
someone who is a detective
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
FAIRHAVEN
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From this reading FAIRHAVEN READY.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
ten 10s
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
held up in the air
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
muggyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌɡi/
hot or warm and humid
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
not any; not one
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading FAIRHAVEN READY.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
without speaking
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
with low volume
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward night the heavy fog that had rested like a pall over Fairhaven Island all day lifted and retreated toward the open sea.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Although on the mainland it was muggy and hot, out there on Fairhaven Island there was a gentle breeze, and twilight drew on softly and silently.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading After supper, Dick and his friends sat chatting on the veranda of the Central Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At sunset the sky was bespangled with dainty clouds, which were tinted a hundred beautiful shades of such colors as no artist can reproduce.
