used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
in addition
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
Courthope
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From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
increase twofold
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
farmedverbUS /fɑːrmd/
past form of “farm” — be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
out-buildings
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From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
not in physical motion
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought he could almost see the drifts rising higher against the out-buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two large barns stood behind the house; from these he judged that the fields around were farmed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A French window he could also open; outside that a temporary double window was fixed in the casement with light hooks at the four corners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was still blustering about the lonely house, and, after examining the twilight of the snow-clad night attentively, he perceived that snow was still falling.
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 Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Courthope opened the shutters of his window to look out upon the night; they were heavy wooden shutters clasped with an iron clasp.
