used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
FIDELIS
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From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
an established custom
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
lagverbUS /læɡ/
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
on one occasion
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
an amount of time
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
the possibility of future success
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
reunionists
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From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
scuddingnoun
the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
SEMPER
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From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
not in physical motion
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading THE MEANING OF SEMPER FIDELIS Father Time has an unfortunate habit of scudding along at a tremendously rapid pace over the delightful roads of life.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Once that coveted period of time had become theirs, it proceeded to vanish in an alarming fashion.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To the reunionists the prospect of a week spent together had offered limitless possibilities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Monday they had congratulated themselves and one another that six glorious days were still theirs.
at the time that
From this reading It is only when the ways are rough and stony that he is prone to lag and linger.
