used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Message from the Wanderer.
in addition
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
broidery
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From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
Collinsons
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From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
someone who is a detective
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Message from the Wanderer.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And with him disappeared Peter Many-Names.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
the act of departing
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
Many-Names
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From this reading And with him disappeared Peter Many-Names.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A Message from the Wanderer.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
not any; not one
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading And with him disappeared Peter Many-Names.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
the season of growth
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
Stephanie's
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From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
sugar-making
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From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
moving very fast
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Message from the Wanderer.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
a just detectable amount
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading A Message from the Wanderer.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gone also was peace and happiness from Stephanie's heart, and the kindly Collinsons grieved with her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For no sooner was the sugar-making over than Dick disappeared, leaving no word or trace behind.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A few weeks had passed, and sugar-making time had gone for that year--gone in a sudden burst of life-giving warmth and moisture, in a tumult of tentative bird songs, in a broidery of earliest green things which heralded the swift, brief, infinitely caressing spring of the north.
