used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was a new feel in the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was a new feel in the air.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a new feel in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
mistilyadverb
in a misty manner
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
a particular point in time
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a new feel in the air.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
prowled
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From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
with low volume
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
the season of growth
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
titanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a new feel in the air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRES OF SPRING There came a day when the metallic brilliancy went out of the sky, and it became softly, mistily blue.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The deep winter snow had suddenly lost its harshness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All that forenoon Hazel prowled restlessly out of doors without cap or coat.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A tentative stillness wrapped the North as if the land rested a moment, gathering its force for some titanic effort.
