used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
OUTSIDERnounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
Sunnie
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From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading She felt light of heart, and was so eager to begin her picture, that she unpacked and arranged her paints and easel before breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
at the time that
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was cold and frosty, but the sky was a brilliant blue, and the sun streamed into her window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At ten o'clock she was in the old nursery, and Sunnie welcomed her with a radiant face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WHEN Jean rose the next morning, she looked out into a bright and sunny world.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading AN "OUTSIDER" "We are wrong always when we think too much Of what we think or are."—E. B. Browning.
