used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
in actual fact
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
(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 He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
divisible by two
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
an established custom
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
LondonersnounUS /ˈlʌndənərz/
plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
not any; not one
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
in the near future
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
the season of growth
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
express in words
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of those mornings that sometimes come in February to tell even Londoners that spring has really started on her journey northward, and that she may be expected to arrive some time soon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Professor, contrary to his usual habit, took no notice of these nice things.
precisely as stated
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was clear and bright.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun shone, a fresh, but not cold, wind blew from the south-west, hurrying the soft golden clouds across the sky, and the sparrows had actually begun their spring quarrels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt very old and weary as he set off on his journey to the city with the same undefined feeling of misfortune that had haunted him all night.
