used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
in addition
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
Areonal
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From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
breakfasted
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From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
childhood's
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From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
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 WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
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 We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
MARTIANSnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənz/
plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
Merna
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From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
not any; not one
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
pavilionsnounUS /pəˈvɪljənz/
plural of “pavilion” — large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
on the contrary
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
in the near future
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The air was bracing and exhilarating, and we felt so extremely light and buoyant that we almost seemed to want to run, skip, and jump, as we did in our early childhood's days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
in or at the place that
From this reading We went first to have a look at the _Areonal_, but, on arriving at the open space where we had left it, were unable to see it!
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The dais had been cleared away, also the pavilions; whilst in the centre of the open space there was a large building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THE POWERS OF THE MARTIANS The next morning Merna arrived early, and breakfasted with us; and, as soon as the meal was over, we started out.
the day immediately before today
From this reading We felt rather puzzled at this change, for we were sure no such building stood there yesterday.
