used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He blamed the sun for the flies.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
CLOSESnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
deity's
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From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading He blamed the sun for the flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He blamed the sun for the flies.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
idiosyncrasiesnounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/
plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
JEFF
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From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
Ju
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From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
absolutely essential
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
not any; not one
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
Penrose
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From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He blamed the sun for the flies.
sun-worshipper
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From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading But he confined his regard to the single blessings of light and warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JEFF CLOSES THE BOOK Ju Penrose was a mild sort of sun-worshipper.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of his deity's idiosyncrasies were by no means blessings in his estimation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He blamed it that it made necessary the adoption of light cotton shirts, which required frequent washing.
