used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
equally
From this reading They were all happy, and all busy, yet never alike.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all happy, and all busy, yet never alike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all happy, and all busy, yet never alike.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It was apart from the world of care and politics and revolution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They were all happy, and all busy, yet never alike.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was apart from the world of care and politics and revolution.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
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rid of obstructions
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
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utter a sudden loud cry
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the time during which someone's life continues
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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
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decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
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having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
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ice-boat's
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From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
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magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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To move from a closed position.
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politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading It was apart from the world of care and politics and revolution.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading It was apart from the world of care and politics and revolution.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
slashedadjectiveUS /slæʃt/
patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When the sun shone it was beautiful, and when the wind roared in the trees and the rain slashed like falling sails, it was equally glorious.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On clear, crisp, bright winter days the air grew magical with bells, and the grating snarl of the ice-boat's rudder was thrilling as a lion's cry.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was apart from the world of care and politics and revolution.
but in spite of that
From this reading They were all happy, and all busy, yet never alike.
