used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
the formal act of approving
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
Frederik
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From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
not one, and not any
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Frederik heeded nothing--saw none of the beauty and mystery.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His mind was filled with quite different things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT Frederik came impatiently up the home walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole place carried a peaceful air, as if a blessing rested upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old house was bathed in moonlight; the walk itself leading up to it was sweet with the scent of wet flowers.
