used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
augurynoun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
GlitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
held up in the air
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
the force of workers available
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
on one occasion
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
have in common
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
the season of growth
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
not in physical motion
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
the rays of the sun
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Many things have happened since," he said, "but once more the harvest means a great deal to both of us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
vibrated
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From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
at the time that
From this reading CONCERNING THE DAY SPRING MINE It was a perfect day when we commenced the ploughing, and we hailed it as a favorable augury that cloudless sunshine flooded the steaming prairie.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
which person or people
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Glittering snow still filled the hollows here and there, but already the flowers lifted their buds above the whitened sod, and the air vibrated to the beat of tired wings as the wild fowl returned like heralds of summer on their northward journey.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We had three hired men to help us, in addition to the teams driven by myself and Harry; but, and this was his own fancy, it was Aline who commenced the work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will remember our hopes and fears the day we first put in the share.
