used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
anew
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
on or to one side
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
Costello
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From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
the first light of day
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
and nothing more
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
become covered with mist
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
outcriesnounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪz/
plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The moments of silence between these gusts had something weird and awful, and she could not resist the desire to get up and look out at the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
at the time that
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But just as she drew aside the blind, a cloud of frozen snow was dashed against the glass, rattling sharply, while the wind again passed on with its ominous wail.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Nothing whatever could be seen; the pale dim dawn was veiled by mist and snow, and each time the icy particles were driven against the window, they left behind them a thicker curtain of frost.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She listened, and in the dark winter morning could hear the wind sweeping through the pines and round the house with loud intermittent gusts, like moans and outcries of pain.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was late when Mrs. Costello fell asleep, and very early when she woke, startled out of her dreams by a long wailing sound.
