used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
(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 All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
for more time
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
held dear
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
engage in
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
mountain-bred
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From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
pattering
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From this reading On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
the rays of the sun
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
THORNSnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Rose awoke early to a sense of something unusual in prospect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
at the time that
From this reading All nature was one to her, and she loved the showers as much as the sunshine, but, when she began to realize what day it was, they brought a feeling of vague disappointment.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
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 On the window of her room the rain was pattering merrily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "BUT A ROSE HAS THORNS" The May day, the day of fulfilment for Smiles' dreams and the fruition of her work, had come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
a late time of life
From this reading Her healthy, mountain-bred body had enabled her to keep well and strong; she had gone through the full three years with scarcely a day's illness, and she was ready to graduate with the class, some of whom would have to stay longer to make up time lost by illness.
