used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
AshesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
Frenelle
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From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
the force of workers available
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
raftedverbUS /ˈræftɪd/
past form of “raft” — transport on a raft
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Stephen had remained after the rest of the men had gone home.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
semi-wooded
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From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
tingles
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From this reading On a night such as this new longings and aspirations swell the heart, and the blood tingles joyfully through the body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the noble river, or the waters of the little creek lying between its semi-wooded banks.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Beneath the Ashes Far away in the West the sun was sinking low as Stephen Frenelle stood on the shore looking out over his newly rafted logs.
at the time that
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was a balmy spring evening when the whole world seemed at peace.
