used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
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 His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
Hester
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From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
Mowbray
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From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
plowverbUS /plaʊ/
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
RIFTnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading Here and there the smooth expanse was broken by small, gleaming ponds and wavy lines of timber picked out in delicate shades of indigo and gray, but the foreground was steeped in strong color.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His house was unfinished, and the nights were getting cold; but neither Hester nor he placed personal comfort first, and there was a strip of land that must be broken before the frost set in.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was a calm morning and bright sunshine poured down upon the grass that ran back, growing faintly blue in the distance, until it faded into the mellow haze that shut in the wide circle of prairie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE RIFT A week after his meeting with Beatrice Mowbray, Harding went out one morning to plow.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was in a thoughtful mood, but it was characteristic that he did not allow his reflections to interfere with his work.
