used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
ARCnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I HAVE PICTURED BOTH THE RING AND THE FAIRY.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
COMPASSnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
DROOPINGadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
divisible by two
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
opinion or judgment
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
GIBSONnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
GRASS-BLADE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE PICTURED BOTH THE RING AND THE FAIRY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE PICTURED BOTH THE RING AND THE FAIRY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Some Tools With Which to Measure and Plan.
MEASURINGnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
PICTUREDadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading I HAVE PICTURED BOTH THE RING AND THE FAIRY.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Some Tools With Which to Measure and Plan.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
RINGSnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
SEMICIRCLEnoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some Tools With Which to Measure and Plan.
SPIRALnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
not in physical motion
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
move an implement through
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
TELLTALEadjectiveUS /ˈtelteɪl/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
ToolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Some Tools With Which to Measure and Plan.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "FAIRY RINGS" THE CHILDREN USED TO CALL THEM.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some Tools With Which to Measure and Plan.
WILLIAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIAM HAMILTON GIBSON IN SHARP EYES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MEASURING AND PLANNING IF WE CARE TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH, WE MAY FIND AN ARC EXTENDED TO A SEMICIRCLE, A SPIRAL, OR EVEN TO A COMPLETE RING, ALMOST AS TRUE AS IF STRUCK WITH A COMPASS, AND WITH THE TELLTALE DROOPING OR BROKEN GRASS-BLADE STILL AT WORK WITH EVERY STIR OF THE BREEZE.
