used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
divisible by two
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
the organ of sight
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I don’t see why you _must_,” said his father.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t see why you _must_,” said his father.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
inappropriateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
and nothing more
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
Metzerott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
carry out
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Oh! but, papa, I must take George and Frau Anna their presents,” cried Louis in dismay.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louis was awake bright and early on that Christmas morning, though, as applied to the atmospheric conditions of that particular day, “bright” is a singularly inappropriate adjective.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The snow fell, not merely in flakes, but in clouds, and whether “the opposite side of the street” was “over the way,” or in Farther India, was purely a matter of faith; to the eye it was perfectly invisible.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I don’t see why you _must_,” said his father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t see how you are to get even as far as next door with those things,” said Metzerott, half in earnest, looking first at Louis, then at the blinding storm.
