used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was in love, certainly.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
exorciseverb
expel through adjuration or prayers
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
set up or found
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was in love, certainly.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
megrimsnoun
a state of depression
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
Sprague
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From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He remembered the "blue devils" of the day before, and found it difficult to account for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in love, certainly.
at the time that
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When Sprague, arising after a good night's rest, found the world bathed in the sunshine of a crisp January day, he felt the physical pleasure of living which comes from supple muscles, from the coursing of a generous blood through the veins, from the cravings of a healthy appetite.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading There is a magic in the refreshing sleep of youth, calculated to exorcise the megrims.
