used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He noticed the tuck-shop in the corner by the swimming-bath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
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 The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
at any time
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
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 IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
quadnounUS /kwɑːd/
one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
an educational institution
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not remember ever having seen it empty before.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
make square
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
swimming-bath
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From this reading He noticed the tuck-shop in the corner by the swimming-bath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN a morning air of miraculous freshness Edwin left the quad by the iron gates on the eastern side.
tuck-shop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He noticed the tuck-shop in the corner by the swimming-bath.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He noticed an unusual aspect of space and cleanliness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The square was quite empty, for all its usual inhabitants were now in early school.
