used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
Albans
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From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
(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 Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
altitudesnounUS /ˈæltɪtuːdz/
plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
Gordon
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From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
landmarksnounUS /ˈlændmɑːrks/
plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
Margaret
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From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
and nothing more
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
Moffatt
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From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
and nothing more
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
Priscilla
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From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
St
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From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gordon Moffatt certainly could not feel richer than she.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred dollars and a full month's money from St. Albans!
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
at the time that
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her first thought, on the day following her interview with Margaret Moffatt, was to get to John Boswell, and, as she laughingly put it, pay off her debts!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Priscilla Glenn felt that henceforth her Road was to be a highway constructed in such a fashion that airy bridges would connect the lofty altitudes, and all below would exist merely as views.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There are times in life, especially when one is young, that high peaks are the only landmarks in sight.
