used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
CANDIDATESnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
immediately past
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
on one occasion
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
Pennimore
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From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
by chance
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
express in words
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
soppingadverbUS /ˈsɑːpɪŋ/
extremely wet
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
spongyadjectiveUS /ˈspʌndʒi/
easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
springlikeadjective
resembling a spring or the action of a spring
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
supplementaryadjectiveUS /ˌsʌpləˈmentəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
a special situation
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
precisely as stated
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Gerald Pennimore watched the weather anxiously, and once, between French and mathematics recitations, he stole down to the field and set foot tentatively on the track.
at the time that
From this reading A CALL FOR CANDIDATES The rain continued most of Sunday, and when it ceased the snow was a thing of the past.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But now that appeared to be over at last and, in spite of the chill wind, the sunshine held a very springlike warmth in the sheltered places.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Monday dawned bright, and a brisk easterly breeze began the task of drying the sopping, spongy world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Winter had lingered long that year; or, perhaps, it would be better to say that winter had returned for a supplementary season.
