used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is a place of fine weather, and this is a book of fine weather, a book written in Spring.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
divisible by two
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
EVERLASTINGadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
MittennounUS /ˈmɪtən/
glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
with speed
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
the season of growth
From this reading It is a place of fine weather, and this is a book of fine weather, a book written in Spring.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a place of fine weather, and this is a book of fine weather, a book written in Spring.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
precisely as stated
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Even the most dreadful curtain of a winter's day was always drawn up at sunset; its straight edge rose slowly, disclosing flaming space, and the dramatic figures of the two island churches, exulting and undying martyrs in the midst of flames.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You can afford to remember the winter, for even the winter was beautiful; you can smile in the sun and think of the grey flush that used to overspread the island under its urgent crises of snow, and it seems that always there was joy running quickly behind the storms, joy looking with the sun through a tall window in a cloud.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Always you will find in the happy ways of Mitten Island a confidence that the worst is left behind, and that even the worst was not so very bad.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is a place of fine weather, and this is a book of fine weather, a book written in Spring.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE EVERLASTING BOY Mitten Island is a place of fine weather, its air is always like stained glass between you and perfection.
