used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
ALASexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
(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 At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
BEINGSnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
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bespattered
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From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
CHARLES'SnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
dependenciesnounUS /dɪˈpendənsiz/
plural of “dependency” — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
ENLISTMENTnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
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be identical or equivalent to
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FRITZ
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a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
GRAINnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
GUARANTEEDverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
HIMALAYAnounUS /ˌhɪməˈlaɪə/
a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
HOW
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
LIKENESSnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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meditated
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From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
myriads
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From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
held or filled or in use
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
PILLOWnounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
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deserving or inciting pity
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preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
Identical; not different.
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a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
SUPPORTEDadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
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SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
TROPICSnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
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tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
VOLUNTARYadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
WAINnounUS /weɪn/
English writer (1925-1994)
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dense veil that the day before had shrouded them in gloom was now broken up into shreds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At daybreak next morning, all the eyes in the colony were busily engaged in scrutinizing the sky.
a Caucasian
From this reading The azure depths beyond had assumed the appearance of a blue tunic bespattered with white, and the clouds suggested the idea of a celestial shepherd, driving myriads of sheep to the pasture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time the operation seemed satisfactory, for immediately afterwards, all the hands were, with equal diligence, occupied in packing up and making other preparations for the meditated excursion to the remote dependencies of New Switzerland.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE TEARS OF CHILDHOOD AND RAIN OF THE TROPICS--CHARLES'S WAIN--VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT--A LIKENESS GUARANTEED--THE WORLD AT PEACE--ALAS, POOR MARY!--THE SAME BREATH FOR TWO BEINGS--THE FIRST PILLOW--THE LOGIC OF THE HEART--HOW FRITZ SUPPORTED GRIEF--A GRAIN OF SAND AND THE HIMALAYA.
