used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
placed in a grave
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
Edith
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From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
immediately past
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
Rafael
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
Sprague
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From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
carry out
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading "It is like looking at the entrance to the underworld," said Edith, as they looked down into the great chasm which holds so much mystery and terror; and she was glad to take the train back to the foot of the mountain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
VesuviusnounUS /vəˈsuːviəs/
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
From this reading THE BURIED CITY Edith and Rafael planned their trip to the top of Vesuvius for many days before the right morning finally arrived.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Naples to the foot of Mt. Vesuvius there was first a drive of several hours, after which they went up to the crater over an inclined railway.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The right morning is a bright morning," sang Edith one evening as she looked out at the stars; "and to-morrow will bring a bright morning," she added, so positively that Mrs. Sprague sent Rafael to buy the tickets, in order that they might be ready for an early start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although it was the last week in December the air was soft and warm, and the sun shone with the brightness of summer.
