used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
Croatoan
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From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
EDNA
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From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
LYALL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it is only in the land of truth that spirits can discern each other; as it is when they are helping each other on that they may best hope to arrive there.”--EDNA LYALL.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first of the Indian seasons, “the fall of the leaf.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
Werowocomoca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weeks had slipped by since the escape from Werowocomoca.
at the time that
From this reading “Life has two ecstatic moments, one when the spirit catches sight of truth, the other when it recognizes a kindred spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Croatoan was glorious with its colored leaves and late flowers.
