used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
(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 All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
rid of obstructions
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
demanding attention
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
opinion or judgment
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
moving swiftly
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
a state of high honor
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
gun-shot
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From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
Jimbo
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From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
rainstormnounUS /ˈreɪnstɔːrm/
a storm with rain
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
not in physical motion
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
a special situation
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
very small
From this reading They had been out for several hours flying through a rainstorm, the thousand little drops of which stung their faces like tiny gun-shot.
in the direction of
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The air was washed and perfumed; the night luminous, alive, singing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CALL OF THE BODY One night, towards the end of the practice flights, a strange thing happened, which showed that the time for the final flight of escape was drawing near.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About two in the morning the wind shifted and drove the clouds away as by magic; the stars came out, at first like the eyes of children still dim with crying, but later with a clear brilliance that filled Jimbo and the governess with keen pleasure.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading All its tenderness and passion entered their hearts and filled them with the wonder of its glory.
