used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
boarding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
placed crosswise
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
girded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
intersectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
a point where lines intersect
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
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 I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
a course of conduct
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
Regulusnoun
the brightest star in Leo
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The dew of the morning glittered on the shaded grass.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I met him exactly at the point of intersection, under the shadow of a great, old oak.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading The clear light blue of the morning sky smiled through upward quivering leaves.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I knew the path which led from the boarding-place of Mr. Regulus crossed the one which I daily traversed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every thing looked bright and buoyant, and as I walked on, girded with a resolute purpose, my spirit caught something of the animation and inspiration of the scene.
