used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
a youthful male person
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
rid of obstructions
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without doubt or question
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
dearly loved
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
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 Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A QUICK RETURN FOR SERVICES RENDERED That night turned out clear and frosty.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
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having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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not any; not one
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading A QUICK RETURN FOR SERVICES RENDERED That night turned out clear and frosty.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A QUICK RETURN FOR SERVICES RENDERED That night turned out clear and frosty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading A QUICK RETURN FOR SERVICES RENDERED That night turned out clear and frosty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A QUICK RETURN FOR SERVICES RENDERED That night turned out clear and frosty.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
(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 Overhead, the bright moon, pretty well advanced, hung in space.
which person or people
From this reading The snow on the ground crackled underfoot in the fashion dear to the heart of every boy who loves outdoor sports.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter having set in so early seemed bent on keeping up its unusual record.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was clearly evident that no one need think of carrying a lantern with him to the meeting place on such a glorious night.
