used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
EXPOSTULATIONnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading EXPOSTULATION.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
how
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From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
other's
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From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
cut with a saw
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas descended to breakfast, feeling fresh and hopeful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
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 Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The weather had changed during the night, and it was a clear, frosty morning, cold blue cloudless sky and cold gray leafless earth reflecting each other's winter attributes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thomas stood up with his back to the blazing fire, and through the window saw his father walking bareheaded in the garden.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sun was there, watching from afar how they could get on without him; but, as if they knew he had not forsaken them, they were both merry.
