used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
Bab
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From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
lacking funds
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
make calm or still
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
earthworknounUS /ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
an earthen rampart
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
Edith
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From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
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 Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
not any; not one
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
a brief written record
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
pine-trees
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From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
Prevost
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From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
songsters
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From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
having a supporting base
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am sure he will be glad to do so."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Edith, with the good negro woman lying near, had slept more soundly than she had hoped; but she was awake with the first ray, and rousing her dark companion, she said,-- "We must not forget that this is Sunday, Bab.
WoodchucknounUS /ˈwʊdtʃʌk/
reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading Call in our good friend, Woodchuck; and we will pray before the noise and bustle of the day begins.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Calm, and bright, and beautiful, the Sabbath morning broke over the woody world around Edith Prevost.
but in spite of that
From this reading Through the tall pine-trees left standing within the earthwork, the rosy light streamed sweetly; and though no birds deserving the name of songsters inhabit the forests of America, yet many a sweet short note saluted the rising day.
