used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
AlgonquinnounUS /ælˈɡɑːŋkwɪn/
a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Roderick had known scarcely any young women.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
GleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
coins made of gold
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Roderick had known scarcely any young women.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
Roderick
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From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
only a very short time before
From this reading Roderick had known scarcely any young women.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
without speaking
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
not in physical motion
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were beautiful eyes but sad, and there were tints in her hair like the gold on the water.
at the time that
From this reading His life had been too busy for that--when he was away, books had claimed all his attention, when he was home, the farm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIDE LIGHTS Roderick was not thinking of that Gleam upon which his father's mind was set, as he glided silently out upon the golden mirror of Lake Algonquin.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Roderick had known scarcely any young women.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The still wonder of the glowing lake and sky and the mystery of the darkening shore and islands carried his thoughts somehow to a new wonder and dream; the light that had shone in the girl's brave eyes, the colour that had flooded her face at his awkward words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Roderick had known scarcely any young women.
