used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
CAREFINOTU
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From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
closurenounUS /ˈkloʊʒər/
approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
enclose with a fence
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
Godfrey
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From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
immediately past
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
NEGROnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
only a very short time before
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
SURPRISINGadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Godfrey was to be congratulated on having established his fireplace in the tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The first frosts had already been felt, and there was every promise of rigorous weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter season, so severe in these latitudes, had come at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHICH ENDS WITH QUITE A SURPRISING REFLECTION BY THE NEGRO CAREFINOTU.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It need scarcely be said that the work at the palisade had been completed, and that a sufficiently solid door now assured the closure of the fence.
