used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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anew
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ALCANTRA
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every tree and bush was sparkling, as if with rapture.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Long icicles were suspended from the fences and the overhanging roofs, and even the sheds looked brilliant and beautiful in their icy covering; but the trees! what words can describe them?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If a magician of superhuman power had waved his wand over the earth, it could not have been more changed.
BrightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
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of surpassing excellence
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bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Long icicles were suspended from the fences and the overhanging roofs, and even the sheds looked brilliant and beautiful in their icy covering; but the trees! what words can describe them?
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
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made or become different in nature or form
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CONDE'S
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
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plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
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give a description of
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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divisible by two
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EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every tree and bush was sparkling, as if with rapture.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a magician of superhuman power had waved his wand over the earth, it could not have been more changed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
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icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every tree and bush was sparkling, as if with rapture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Long icicles were suspended from the fences and the overhanging roofs, and even the sheds looked brilliant and beautiful in their icy covering; but the trees! what words can describe them?
held dear
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading If a magician of superhuman power had waved his wand over the earth, it could not have been more changed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a magician of superhuman power had waved his wand over the earth, it could not have been more changed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
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possession of controlling influence
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a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
PROVERBSnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
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releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
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shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
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SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
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sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
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SPECTREnounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
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suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Brightly and joyfully did the sun arise after the storm, like a prisoner released from dungeon and chains, again to look upon the faces of those he loved; and all nature put on a holiday garb to greet him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every tree and bush was sparkling, as if with rapture.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading If a magician of superhuman power had waved his wand over the earth, it could not have been more changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading Long icicles were suspended from the fences and the overhanging roofs, and even the sheds looked brilliant and beautiful in their icy covering; but the trees! what words can describe them?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every tree and bush was sparkling, as if with rapture.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Long icicles were suspended from the fences and the overhanging roofs, and even the sheds looked brilliant and beautiful in their icy covering; but the trees! what words can describe them?
