used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
anew
From this reading Already she was quite herself again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already she was quite herself again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
completely unclothed
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
Beaudry's
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From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
Beulah
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From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
the first light of day
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
set up or found
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Already she was quite herself again.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
liltnounUS /lɪlt/
a jaunty rhythm in music
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
QuicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Already she was quite herself again.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
slickernounUS /ˈslɪkər/
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
possessing sweep
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading The sun caressed her throat, her bare head, the uplifted face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As the tender light of daybreak was in the hills, so there was a lilt in her heart that found expression in her voice, her buoyant footsteps, and the shine of her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Quicksands Beulah was too perfect of body, too sound of health, not to revel in such a dawn as swept across the flats next morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had slept soundly in Beaudry's blankets while he had lain down in his slicker on the other side of the fire.
