used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
any person at all
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
every person
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It suited his tropical nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
Ina
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From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It suited his tropical nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was the sort of weather Piers revelled in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
revelled
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From this reading It was the sort of weather Piers revelled in.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was the sort of weather Piers revelled in.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited his tropical nature.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading It suited his tropical nature.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
Whalley
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From this reading THE SWORD FALLS As Miss Whalley had predicted, Ina Rose's wedding was a very grand affair indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
which person or people
From this reading Everyone who was anyone attended it, and a good many besides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took place in the midst of a spell of sultry weather, during which the sun shone day after day with brazen strength and the heat was intense.
