used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You are as wise as dear grannie."
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
dearly loved
From this reading You are as wise as dear grannie."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
grannienoun
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading You are as wise as dear grannie."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
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From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
held up in the air
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
and nothing more
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
squanderverbUS /ˈskwɑːndər/
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It has been my study," he said, in a tone of awe, as if he had not before thought how strange it is never to squander.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The face he lifted to the shrouded heavens only the unseen citizens of the night could see, the beneficent powers that nurse and foster.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stretched up his hands in the darkness.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you so wise, playmate?
