used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
(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 After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
from appearances alone
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
BluebirdnounUS /ˈbluːbɜːrd/
fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
terminate
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
don't
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From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
accept an excuse for
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
the act of acquiring something
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
come to pass
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
how
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From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
Maeterlincknoun
Belgian playwright (1862-1949)
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
engage in
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
Maurice
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From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
used to form the superlative
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
on one occasion
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
and nothing more
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
relieve from
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
a special situation
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading And if we don’t succeed in getting rid of this silence--something apparently to be regarded as unfriendly and ominous--we make excuse to do something and do it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If silence does happen to get in among us in camp, how uneasy we are!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading WILDERNESS SILENCE Most friendships among girls, and older people, too, suggest that if there is one thing which is hated, it is silence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After an awkward pause we all begin to talk at once,--any, every topic will serve to break the hush which has fallen upon us.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But of silence Maurice Maeterlinck, the great Belgian author of “The Bluebird” and of many other plays, too, says that we talk only in the hours in which we do not live or do not wish to know our friends or feel ourselves at a great distance from reality.
