used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading WINN DISCOVERS HIS LONG-LOST RAFT.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINN DISCOVERS HIS LONG-LOST RAFT.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
LONG-LOST
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From this reading WINN DISCOVERS HIS LONG-LOST RAFT.
low-hanging
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From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
RAFTnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading WINN DISCOVERS HIS LONG-LOST RAFT.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
Sabella
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From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
in or at or to some place
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was gray and chill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sabella was so filled with anxiety concerning the fate of Don Blossom that she was unable to settle down to any of the light domestic duties with which she generally occupied her mornings.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She wandered restlessly from door to window, with the vague hope that her missing pet might be somewhere in sight.
WINN
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From this reading WINN DISCOVERS HIS LONG-LOST RAFT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The low-hanging clouds were charged with moisture, and a thick fog hung above the river.
