used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
cumuli
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From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
the middle of the day
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
SnowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Snowy cumuli sailed along before a breeze from the north.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
in the near future
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
spirit-shaking
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
in a swift manner
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was something sinister about this one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
someone who visits
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The forenoon of that momentous August day (how momentous time, like unto some spirit-shaking vision, was soon and swiftly to show us) had been bright and sunny.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
at the time that
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As the day advanced, the clouds increased in number and volume; by noon the whole sky was overcast.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When the wind comes from that quarter here in Seattle, it means good weather.
