used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December 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 It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
subject to appointment
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
breakfast-table
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From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
make calm or still
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thanksgiving Day.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
at any time
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
death of a person
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
immediately past
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Thanksgiving Day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
a special situation
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
precisely as stated
From this reading At the breakfast-table, Uncle Morris excited some surprise, by putting on a very grave countenance, and saying-- "Some persons must have entered my room, last night!"
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A bright sun shone gloriously forth, and aided by light airs from the south, softened the snow and made every thing, but the walking, as pleasant as nature ever is on a December day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was mild and clear.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was thanksgiving day, too--thanksgiving was appointed in December that year--and all the inmates of Glen Morris arose in high spirits, expecting to spend that festal day in calm and quiet enjoyment.
