used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
(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 In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
next to; at the side of
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading Music, feasting, merry-making, love!
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
how
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From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
a single distinct event
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
immediately past
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Music, feasting, merry-making, love!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
merry-making
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From this reading Music, feasting, merry-making, love!
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Music, feasting, merry-making, love!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
overlyadverbUS /ˈoʊvərli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
without much difficulty
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
UnseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Unseen events--but I had partly seen some of them, and now, at last, I began to understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the midst of it all, an undercurrent of events was flowing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An incident now occurred to bring it home to me; and, quite suddenly, a score of things which I had seen during the past two hours at the festival were made plain.
at the time that
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Revolution!_ I realize that I am, by nature, not overly observant; and in those moments, when I stood out there beside the pool, I think I came most forcibly to appreciate how little I habitually observe that which is not readily apparent.
