used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
door-way
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From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
and nothing more
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
NORTHLANDnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
St
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From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gone instantly was every memory of the dark, bleak months that had just passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing naught of this sudden transformation, I was not prepared for it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
at the time that
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Here the summer comes almost in a day, and following upon the heels of a rigorous winter so closely, the contrast is little short of startling.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading But I well recall a day in June when I looked out from my door-way and wondered whether there could be another spot on earth so beautiful.
a late time of life
From this reading FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE NORTHLAND Whenever I look back over the pleasurable experiences which belong to the years I have spent in the Northland I find my thoughts dwelling upon my first summer in St. Michael.
