used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
(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 A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
BLOSSOMSnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading CHERRY BLOSSOMS.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
CHERRYnounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading CHERRY BLOSSOMS.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
intense or sharp
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
fairy-land
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From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
a social unit living together
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
Komatsu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
suckedverbUS /sʌkt/
past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours of brilliant sunshine and all the dampness had been sucked up from the earth; the air was warmed and dried and the mists rolled back from the garden, revealing a fairy-land too exquisite to be real.
at the time that
From this reading A mysterious smile hovered on the lips of Komatsu when he appeared to receive his orders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faces of the little maids had been filled with a joyous expectancy as they hurried from room to room on their household duties.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Something especially wonderful had happened that morning.
