used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
BELIESverbUS /bɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
make calm or still
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
divisible by two
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
licksnounUS /lɪks/
plural of “lick” — a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
seedingverbUS /ˈsiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “seed” — go to seed; shed seeds
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
SUPERFICIALadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an atmosphere of leisurely industry about the plains.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
UNDERCURRENTnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
unquenchableadjective
impossible to quench
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun licks up the moisture like some creature possessed of an unquenchable thirst.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Some are even breaking virgin soil, or turning over old ploughing.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNDERCURRENT BELIES THE SUPERFICIAL CALM THE snow is gone, and the earth is passing through a process of airing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Wherever it is sufficiently dry the settlers are already at work seeding.
