(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 The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
awaking
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From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
crispnessnounUS /ˈkrɪspnəs/
a pleasing firmness and freshness
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
set up or found
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
snuffedverbUS /snʌft/
past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly
From this reading The odor of broiling fish was snuffed by the lads, and nothing could have been more delicious and appetizing.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The awaking of the boys was of the most pleasant character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sky had cleared and the sunlight penetrated between the branches from which the autumn leaves were fast falling.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The crispness which is felt at that season of the year, stirred the young hearts and enlivened the spirits in spite of the serious situation in which all three found themselves.
