used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Come in!" added Flaxen.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
Anson
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From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BERT COMES BACK.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
BERT
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From this reading BERT COMES BACK.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading BERT COMES BACK.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
Flaxenadjective
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "Come in!" added Flaxen.
Gearheart
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From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
the act of giving
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
march in a procession
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Gearheart walked in slowly, closed the door behind his back, and stood devouring the cheerful scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
at the time that
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
which person or people
From this reading "Come in!" shouted Anson, who was giving baby her regular ride on his boots.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading One raw March evening, when the wind was roaring among the gray branches of the maples like a lion in wrath, some one knocked on the door.
