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From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARCTIC SPRING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
ARCTICnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading AN ARCTIC SPRING.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
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From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
set up or found
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
the act of departing
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
most important element
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
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 They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
noisiestadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪziəst/
superlative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
move upward
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
unusual or striking
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
the season of growth
From this reading AN ARCTIC SPRING.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prisoners were free, and their joy found vent in the noisiest demonstrations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They employed the rest of the day in repairing the house, which had suffered greatly by the explosion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading They cleared away the blocks piled up by the animals, and filled up the rents in the walls, working with might and main, enlivened by the many songs of old Johnson.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Next morning there was a singular rise in the temperature, the thermometer going up to 15 deg. above zero.
