used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
earringsnounUS /ˈɪrɪŋz/
plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
not able to be found
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
on one occasion
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
PATTYnounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
Perdita
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From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
determined
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
not in physical motion
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
carry out
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
up to a particular time
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The summer was nearly over but the air was still warm and balmy, and there was no prospect of chill in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
at the time that
From this reading It was a fine calm morning when she started out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Over the mountains was a blue haze, the sky toward the west was golden clear, but along the mountain tops soft mists drifted, once in a while lifting to show the outline of the range which continued on and on to the sea.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PATTY IS PUZZLED Fearing a second accident to the earrings Patty resolved the next day to take them to Perdita whom she had not seen since the meeting on the lonely hill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no fear of missing a visit from Robert, since Patty in a tremor lest he should believe her too eager to see him, had said she would not be at home till later.
