used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
BOOMEDverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
by chance
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading IT lacked but ten minutes of six.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly, before the shades of evening fell, the heat of the dog days might prove more or less exhausting; but at that early hour the outlook was all that could be asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading AS THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER BOOMED SIX.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun had been up for about half an hour and there was every promise of a fine August day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Around the old church with the belfry, fully half the young people of Hickory Ridge seemed to have congregated.
