used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
BearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
of short duration or distance
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
brightly-blazing
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From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
fire-worshippers
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From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
GarniernounUS /ˈɡɑːrniər/
French architect (1825-1898)
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
not any; not one
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
others
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From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
go across or through
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
purposefuladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
re-echoing
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From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
an educational institution
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a brief instant following her spoken pledge, an eloquent silence reigned over the circle of picturesque figures seated about the brightly-blazing camp fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one of them was more honestly deserving of that honor than sunny, self-reliant Ruth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a storm of acclamation rent the still night air, echoing and re-echoing among the giant oaks that hemmed in the company of ardent fire-worshippers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
TorchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
undimmedadjective
not made dim or less bright
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To hear Ruth Garnier repeat the desire of the Torch Bearer was indeed sufficient reason for applause on the part of her comrades of school and Camp Fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “That light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others,” recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.
