used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
divisible by two
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
GorgasnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɡəz/
United States Army surgeon who suppressed yellow fever in Havana and in the Panama Canal Zone (1854-1920)
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
and nothing more
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
for more time
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her bench she could see Morris lighting a cigarette; but she remained and basked in her own dreams.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some things are better the longer they are postponed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was unfolding and getting ready for new life--even Gorgas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those cherry buds were just straining to get out.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Look at that wise, silly robin tugging away at a tuft of string tangled on a stick!
