used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
(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 deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
deathlessadjective
never dying
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
Gros
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From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
KIDverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
Marty
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From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
not any; not one
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
and nothing more
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Marty Le Gros was back in his own home.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE KID The brilliant June night was like a midsummer day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
wrapt
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From this reading The deathless sun knew no rest for all the Arctic world was wrapt in slumber.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He was at the little table which served him for such writing as his work as missionary entailed.
zephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The stillness of it all, the perfect quiet; it was a world of serene solitude, with only the sounds which came from unseen creatures, and the rustle of stirred vegetation caught on a gentle zephyr, to whisper of the life prevailing.
