the state of being absent
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
unvarying in nature
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
Cosmo
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From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was now the end of November.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the end of November.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
not any; not one
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was now the end of November.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the end of November.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The terrors of the _third sign_ had occurred in September.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
move upward
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The terrors of the _third sign_ had occurred in September.
shriveledadjectiveUS /ˈʃrɪvəld/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The terrors of the _third sign_ had occurred in September.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
the rays of the sun
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The terrors of the _third sign_ had occurred in September.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since then the sky had nearly resumed its normal color, there had been no storms, but the heat of summer had not relaxed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The terrors of the _third sign_ had occurred in September.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
Versál
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From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the end of November.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE WATERS BEGIN TO RISE Cosmo Versál had begun the construction of his ark in the latter part of June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People were puzzled by the absence of the usual indications of autumn, although vegetation had shriveled on account of the persistent high temperature and constant sunshine.
