used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
(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 ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
from appearances alone
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
Brendon
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From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
Breslin
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From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
fussingverbUS /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
it's
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From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
LaurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
in motion
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
nestleverbUS /ˈnesəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It was he who was speaking.
Starr'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “starr” — rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading On the porch sat Brendon Breslin, looking into Peter Starr's face like one enchanted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
WELL-CONCLUSION
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From this reading ALL ENDS WELL-CONCLUSION "I remember it all--it's like a book open before me!"
which person or people
From this reading It was he who was speaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laurel had insisted upon her father reclining in the hammock, and she was now fussing with his pillows, that he might nestle deeper in their softness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was Cora moving a big fan so that apparently without her doing it, the breeze reached the man in the hammock.
