used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
DALSTON
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From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
DelugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I held my head high, and laughed at the lowering heavens.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
the possibility of future success
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT FROM MR DALSTON After Paradise the Deluge.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was become another being in the prospect of my close relations with that pure and beautiful child.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such deep and full content in myself I had never dreamed were possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had enough faith in me to float an ark, with my heart for dove in it, waiting confidently in expectation of the green promise.
