used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
(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 After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
brogans
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From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
the first light of day
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
deluges
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From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
down-pour
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From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
drenchverbUS /drentʃ/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
a young female
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
heart-saddening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
jocundadjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
and nothing more
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
Orderly-Sergeant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
Shorty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
SinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY BUILT THEM A HOUSE AND GOT IN OUT OF THE RAIN.
a special situation
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
a source of difficulty
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
wagon-cover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
be dressed in
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
at the time that
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the reveille and the Orderly-Sergeant's brogans aroused Si and Shorty the latter's first thought was for the strip of canvas which he had secured with so much trouble from the wagon-cover, and intended to cherish for future emergencies.
which person or people
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After weeks of heart-saddening down-pour that threatened to drench life and hope out of every breathing thing, it will suddenly beam out in a day so crisp and bright that all Nature will wear a gladsome smile and life become jocund.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE NEXT day Sunday after the battle dawned as clear, bright and sparkling as only a Winter's day can dawn in Tennessee, after a fortnight of doleful deluges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tennessee Winter weather is like the famous little girl with the curl right down in the middle of her forehead, who, "When she was good, she was very, very good, And when she was bad, she was horrid."
