used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A whole month went by.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
eagerly desirous
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A whole month went by.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
dearly loved
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
ENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
in a gradual manner
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
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From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
indescribablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A whole month went by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
ShopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Shops began to open, and as each day passed, food became more plentiful, and consequently less dear.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading HOW THE WAR ENDED Days passed--weary, waiting, anxious days.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading After the truce, London very gradually began to resume her normal life, though the gaunt state of the streets was indescribably weird.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A whole month went by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The truce meant the end of the war, therefore thanksgiving services were held in every town and village throughout the country.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A whole month went by.
