used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
(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 of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
correspondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
give expression to
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
It's
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From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
done under pressure
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
tree-tops
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From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NEVER GIVE UP At first, the boys made light of the flight.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
which person or people
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
