used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
DEEPESTadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
Harlowe
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From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
possessing sweep
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading This weather is enough to discourage any one."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rain was falling heavily and the skies were sullen and gray.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a miserable day for the game," was her first thought.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE DISGRACE A feeling of depression swept over Grace Harlowe as she looked out the window the next morning.
won't
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From this reading "I do hope the rain won't keep people away.
