used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
divisible by two
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
moving swiftly
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
set up or found
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
How
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From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
May-day
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From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Out in the country her journey had been plain flying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading She had skimmed over the fields and hills like light in a happy hurry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading June found herself in Paradise Court in the course of that May-day afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How she got there, even she did not know.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
unweariedly
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From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading But gradually the air became heavier, and her wings, which in a joyous atmosphere could have moved unweariedly for almost an eternal time, lagged.
