used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
(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 "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
terminate
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
Maggie
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From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Nevertheless, Maggie rejoiced.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
make steady
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One expects steady weather in October; so it was really not extraordinary that the next morning should break fair and quiet, with a sunny haze lying over the river.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but yesterday was uncommon.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "What a pleasant day we had yesterday!" she exclaimed, as the party sat at breakfast.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are not all your days pleasant?" said Meredith.
