used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
anew
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
BermudanounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
at any time
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
set up or found
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
Mariposilla
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From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
Marjorie
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From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was glorious, and I felt myself buoyed above my most ardent hopes.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Our new life was an elixir, that drove away sad thoughts, while it invited pleasant memories.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Christmas approached, I found myself anticipating the festal time with a restored interest as keen as the feigned enthusiasms of the previous holiday season had been unbearable.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading As I watched Marjorie and Mariposilla romp like kittens upon the Bermuda grass, I wondered if my heart could ever ache again with the old, tiresome pain.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But three weeks remained of the old year, and already the new one seemed full of promises.
