used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
anew
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Murky vapors eddy and swirl along the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
ColumbianadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbiən/
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When they do come the coast is a pleasant country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When they do come the coast is a pleasant country.
eddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading Murky vapors eddy and swirl along the coast.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
MurkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Murky vapors eddy and swirl along the coast.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When they do come the coast is a pleasant country.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
SalmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
sleetyadjective
consisting of or of the nature of frozen or partially frozen rain
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
express in speech
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
squallsnounUS /skwɔːlz/
plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
From this reading The frosts, fogs, and snow squalls are the punctuation points, so to speak, of the eternal rain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Murky vapors eddy and swirl along the coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they do come the coast is a pleasant country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
vaporsnounUS /ˈveɪpərz/
a state of depression
From this reading Murky vapors eddy and swirl along the coast.
showing sorrow
From this reading Sea Boots and Salmon From November to April the British Columbian coast is a region of weeping skies, of intermittent frosts and fog, and bursts of sleety snow.
at the time that
From this reading When they do come the coast is a pleasant country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The sun hides behind gray banks of cloud, the shining face of him a rare miracle bestowed upon the sight of men as a promise that bright days and blossoming flowers will come again.
