the state of being absent
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
(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 sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
alternations
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From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
Bathurst
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From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
have
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
increase twofold
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
equinoxnounUS /ˈiːkwənɑːks/
either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
usually; as a rule
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
highest in quality
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
a brief written record
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
refreshesverbUS /rɪˈfreʃɪz/
third-person singular of “refresh” — refresh one's memory
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
express in words
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
strengthensverbUS /ˈstreŋθənz/
third-person singular of “strengthen” — make strong or stronger
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was, therefore, necessary to note carefully the approaching tide at Cape Bathurst.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
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 We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know that during the equinox the tides are generally at their greatest height; we have high water or flood, for the sun and moon being in conjunction, their double influence is brought to bear upon the waters.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It is easier to sleep in the absence of the sun, and darkness refreshes and strengthens the eyes, weary with the unchanging brightness of several months of daylight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These successive alternations of light and darkness were hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the fort.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading sun was then passing through the autumnal equinox, that is to say, the day and night were of equal length all over the world.
