used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
(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 She had believed all along that it must come.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She had believed all along that it must come.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had believed all along that it must come.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
CHANGEFULadjective
such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had believed all along that it must come.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
flirtsnounUS /flɜːrts/
plural of “flirt” — a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had believed all along that it must come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
Leverett
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From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had believed all along that it must come.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
presentiments
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From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
in the near future
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGEFUL LIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD Elizabeth Leverett busied herself about the supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
at the time that
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then it comes nearer, flirts a little with the elements, breaks open and shows the blue that the scurrying wind soon hides and the real storm bursts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She felt as one does in the threatening of a thunderstorm, when the clouds roll up and the rumbling is low and distant and one studies the sky with presentiments.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was not an ungracious or a selfish woman outside of her own home.
