used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a fine day, a beautiful day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine day, a beautiful day.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fine day, a beautiful day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
an educational institution
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
precisely as stated
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam Parker was studying under difficulties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His intentions were of the best; his industry, as a rule, was proof against distractions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The sun shone brightly; a pleasant breeze was blowing; beyond the open windows of the big assembly hall on the third floor of the high school tree tops were swaying gently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This day, though, there was something in the very air which seemed to interfere with his work.
