used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
BUTTERFLY'SnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
possessive form of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
intense or sharp
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
the act of departing
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
come to pass
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
heart-moving
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From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
long-missed
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From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
the season of growth
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading April!_" that the Green Things and the hosts of the Little People had heard overnight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
at the time that
From this reading I am perfectly sure that the Lord God walked in the garden in the cool of an April day, and that it was a morning in spring when the angels visited Abraham, sitting watchful in the door of his tent.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading There was in the air itself something long-missed and come back, a heady and heart-moving delight, a promise, a thrill, a whisper of "_April!
belonging to which person
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY'S WINGS There was a glamour upon it.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading One knew it was going to grow into one of those wonderful and shining days in whose enchanted hours any exquisite miracle might happen.
