used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
AFFLICTIONSnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/
plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading DOMESTIC AFFLICTIONS.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
(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 An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
closenessnounUS /ˈkloʊsnɪs/
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC AFFLICTIONS.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
envelopingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈveləpɪŋ/
surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
become covered with mist
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
pervadesverbUS /pərˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His step, however, is less buoyant, and his heart is heavier than on that occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An unwholesome closeness pervades the air; a heavy drizzling rain descends from the clouds upon the earth, enveloping all around in a dense mist, which hides the surrounding scenery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is evening--damp, dreary, and heavy, like the day which has preceded it.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Leaving his home, the youthful Shakespeare takes his way across the meadows, in which our readers may remember to have first seen him in the opening chapter of this story.
