used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Storms blew up and blew over.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Storms blew up and blew over.
blizzardsnounUS /ˈblɪzərdz/
plural of “blizzard” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Between blizzards the range lay quiescent.
the first light of day
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Between blizzards the range lay quiescent.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Storms blew up and blew over.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
perfunctorilyadverb
in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
quiescentadjectiveUS /kwaɪˈesənt/
not active or activated
From this reading Between blizzards the range lay quiescent.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Between blizzards the range lay quiescent.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
StormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Storms blew up and blew over.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He rose before dawn, performed small tasks, rode abroad more or less perfunctorily during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Storms blew up and blew over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a time it was like that with Robin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In between the high moments of any man’s existence life seems to flow evenly, with a monotonous smoothness, like the placid reaches of a slow stream between foaming rapids.
