used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
any thing at all
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sun warmed Mark Howell's back pleasantly.
Berkeley'snounUS /ˈbɜːrkliz/
possessive form of “berkeley” — Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
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a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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deem to be
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at any time
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
decreasing in amount or degree
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widely known and esteemed
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fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going to like this planet; he knew it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But there is a highly interesting question about "sound" that Science needs to consider....
Howell'snounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
possessive form of “howells” — United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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arousing or holding the attention
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was going to like this planet; he knew it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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prefer or wish to do something
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attach a tag or label to
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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mosslike
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From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
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pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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smelledverbUS /smeld/
past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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having a supporting base
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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun warmed Mark Howell's back pleasantly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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UnderfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The sun warmed Mark Howell's back pleasantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Underfoot, the mosslike stuff was soft and yielding, and there was a fragrance in the air unlike anything he had ever smelled.
