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From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
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From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
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 HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
on one occasion
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
the season of growth
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely nature had done her part in making men happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading A spirit of unrest and uncertainty, however, brooded in the air.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HE early {017}spring days of 1861 were dreams of beauty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The long conflict between opposing ideas, which had waged so long and bitterly in politics and churches, and through the columns of the press, had come to a focus, and dread murmurs were abroad, of an impending war, and its attendant horrors.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The skies smiled blandly upon the earth, and every heart was glad that the long winter was over, and the charms of outdoor life could be enjoyed once more.
