used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
in addition
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
BlandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
communicated in words
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading --F. TENNYSON.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
schoolmaster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
get rid of
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading --F. TENNYSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
thunder-piles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
up to a particular time
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
at the time that
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
in or at the place that
From this reading She also expressed an opinion that a thunderstorm was coming--her head ached, and that was a sure sign; John had much better stay where he was till Monday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _STORM AND SUNLIGHT_ "And shed on me a smile of beams, that told Of a bright world beyond the thunder-piles."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading John's old friend would not part with him till late in the afternoon of the next day, which was Saturday.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though the time of year was late June, the heavy heat was like July; it wearied John, strong young man as he was, and he felt that Mrs. Bland, the schoolmaster's wife, was quite right when she insisted on his having tea before he started on his walk of ten miles.
