used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
fallacynounUS /ˈfæləsi/
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
a young female
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
GLEAMSnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
the force of workers available
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
not able to be found
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
not any; not one
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
by chance
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
a human being
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
profounder
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From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
and nothing more
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
make square
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
arousing affect
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading And a tremendous and ultimate change arose like new life in his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To both men the missing girl was now in danger.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
WHEELER'SnounUS /ˈwiːlərz/
possessive form of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
in or at the place that
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a common human fallacy, touching and perhaps profounder than we know, by which we instinctively assume any person in danger to be an innocent person.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading He simply stood looking out into the wet and windy spaces of Times Square, where the great splashes of colored lights wavered and shone in manifold reflections on the gleaming pavement.
the words that are spoken
From this reading GLEAMS IN THE RAIN: WHEELER'S STORY Herrick made no outcry at Wheeler's words.
