used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The transformation had left Trailey a little bewildered.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He hated such rapid changes.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
DesolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
fawn-colouredadjective
having the color of a fawn
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
finger-nails
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From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
funerealadjective
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The transformation had left Trailey a little bewildered.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He hated such rapid changes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hated such rapid changes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
isn't
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From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The transformation had left Trailey a little bewildered.
let's
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From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The transformation had left Trailey a little bewildered.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
and nothing more
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He hated such rapid changes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He hated such rapid changes.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
Trailey
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From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading The transformation had left Trailey a little bewildered.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
unburned
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From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
wagon-pole
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From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
in or at the place that
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading From the wagon-pole, where he sat combing his whiskers and trimming his finger-nails, he looked round him as calmly as any surprised man can look.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Black Desolation_ There were only four colours in Nature the next morning--an azure sky, a few banks of fleecy white cloud, some unburned patches of fawn-coloured grass, and a dead, black earth.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The world's in mourning; let's hope it isn't for us," observed Mrs. Trailey to her husband as she viewed the funereal landscape from her tent door.
