used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading The little girl started bravely.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
deem to be
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
a young female
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
Jamestown's
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From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
not one, and not any
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
an educational institution
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
the season of growth
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The little girl started bravely.
not in physical motion
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Jamestown's streets, however, looked both bright and busy.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Groups of children went to school, hurrying out to the street, and looking this way and that for a companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A mother came to a gate with a little girl, and pointing now to right, now to left, seemed to give her directions which way to go.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ----"Consider this,-- That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation:"-- It was early spring, the maples were but budding, the birds newly come and restless, the sky more gray than blue, and the air still sharp with a tang of frost.
