used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
abstractedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
in addition
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
Julie
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From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
the light of the Moon
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
in motion
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Señor Reredo remarked.
Reredo
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From this reading Señor Reredo remarked.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
Señor
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From this reading Señor Reredo remarked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She sat abstractedly over her meals, staring out beyond her.
in a strange manner
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julie was moving dizzily and heavily through life, sleeping badly, dreaming strangely, and forgetting her food.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if there were nights in a moonlight garden, there were also broiling days in an equatorial city with streets hot under foot and an atmosphere like waves of fire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is the way with you Americans!"
