used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
brilliants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
clothing in general
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
someone who is a detective
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
a social unit living together
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
and nothing more
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
by chance
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
the rays of the sun
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it was, he and Dick had to be called three times before they opened their eyes on the Thanksgiving sunshine.
to-day
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From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
Tolman
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From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
arousing affect
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
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 A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
(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 "Well, what is up for to-day, boys?" inquired Mrs. Tolman, after the more formal greetings were over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY Perhaps had Stephen known what was in store for him on the morrow he might not have slept so soundly.
in or at the place that
From this reading The boys scrambled into their clothes and, ruddy from a cold shower, descended to the dining room where amid the fragrance of steaming coffee the family were just sitting down to breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A heavy frost had fallen during the night, touching the trees with splendor and transforming the brown earth to a jewelled sweep of gems that flashed like brilliants in the golden light.
