used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
anew
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
Brantwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
Drummond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT FALLS.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
immediately past
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
on one occasion
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
get rid of
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
SibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Good Mrs. Brantwell, as she again clasped her favorite, Sibyl, in her arms, shed tears of joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT FALLS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT FALLS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a joyful meeting that day in the parsonage.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading Suffice it to say, it came to an end, at last; and, Captain Guy Campbell, Willard Drummond, and his betrothed stood once more upon the shore of their native land.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "They spake not a word, But, like dumb statues, or breathless stores, Stared at each other, and looked deadly pale."--SHAKESPEARE It is not my intention to chronicle the events of that foreign tour.
