used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
(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 It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLOOD AND THE END.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
boneset-tea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
having made preparations
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE FLOOD AND THE END.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
divisible by two
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading THE FLOOD AND THE END.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
engage in
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
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 A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
sleighing
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From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A great many people had had enough, and were even eager to see the snow depart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
carry out
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOOD AND THE END.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
the act of using
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There was a great deal of it to go, and the weather took an unexpected part in the matter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
which person or people
From this reading It was well for all who were fond of sleighing, to make the best use of their time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun came out with a power that had in it something peculiar, and made all human beings feel drowsy, heavy, listless, and disposed to take boneset-tea.
