used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
From this reading "That wasn't so long ago."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
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blue-tressed
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(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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charnounUS /tʃɑːr/
a charred substance
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taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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DoricnounUS /ˈdɔːrɪk/
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The old man peered up at Paul's face.
having dropped by the force of gravity
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ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
the act of acquiring something
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glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
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coins made of gold
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plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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jawbonenounUS /ˈdʒɔːboʊn/
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
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namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man peered up at Paul's face.
touching and supported by a surface
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United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The old man peered up at Paul's face.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The old man peered up at Paul's face.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
ribnounUS /rɪb/
support resembling the rib of an animal
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So they had heat guns back then."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The old man peered up at Paul's face.
a vivid mental image
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That wasn't so long ago."
in or at the place that
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past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading _At first Paul wished fervently for the return of the Doric.
in the company of; together with
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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