used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
Amélie
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From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
make calm or still
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
divisible by two
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
engage in
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
the middle of the day
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
an amount of time
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
the season of growth
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
not in physical motion
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It often happens that the skies are never so calm or so serene as before a storm.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had, or thought he had, her promise, and that satisfied him.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading His impatience was altogether personal; but Amélie, in accepting his suit, even though she relegated the period of her marriage to the vaguest possible future, had crowned his hopes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sir John came at noon to make his farewell visit to Amélie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
at the time that
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
winding-sheetnoun
burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was beautiful and still; one of those glorious days of February when, in spite of the tingling cold of the atmosphere, in spite of a winding-sheet of snow covering the earth, the sun smiles down upon mankind with a promise of spring.
