used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
move towards
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The horn has blew!"
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
Comin
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From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
half-dug
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From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horn has blew!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The horn has blew!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
having a point
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
PRIMALadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
having a supporting base
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The horn has blew!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As his internal clock pointed the approach of supper time he had been standing, poised for flight, an elderly and ramshackle Mercury on a half-dug potato hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRIMAL FORCES "Comin' in to supper, Brand?
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To realize what a tribute to the blind man's personality lay in this pause, one must have known Mr. Wisk.
Wisk
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From this reading Mr. Wisk paused, one foot uplifted for the next step.
