used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
in addition
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
FLINTnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
foremothers
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From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
set up or found
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
Glendale
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From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
highest in quality
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
Harpeth
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From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
hasn't
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From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
I'm
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From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
become covered with mist
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
notifyingverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
SPARKnounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
express in words
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Slight showers ensued, but he had to come out in less than an hour from pure curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
upheavalsnounUS /əpˈhiːvəlz/
plural of “upheaval” — a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
at the time that
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
which person or people
From this reading I'm the only one who sees it, and I'm afraid to tell.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When Old Harpeth, who has been looking down on a nice, peaceful, man ordained, built, and protected world, woke Glendale up the morning after my arrival and found me defiantly alone in the home of my fathers--also of each of my foremothers, by the courtesy of dower--he muttered and drew a veil of mist across his face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A FLINT SPARK The greatest upheavals of nature are those that arrive suddenly, without notifying the world days beforehand of their intentions of splitting the crust of the Universe wide open.
but in spite of that
From this reading One is coming to Glendale by degrees, but the town hasn't found out about it yet.
