used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
the state of being absent
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hockmaster had gone.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hockmaster had gone.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
Hockmaster
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From this reading Hockmaster had gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
Katherine's
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From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
move hurridly
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
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From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
tambourinenounUS /ˌtæmbərˈiːn/
a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The balcony outside Katherine's room baked in the morning sun.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
very small
From this reading A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A cool breeze entered the room, fluttering the gay ribbons of a tambourine hanging against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She did not know whether it was the relief of his absence or the rush of air caused by the opening of the door that sent a fierce momentary thrill through her frame.
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 A tiny patch of sunshine stood on the threshold of the open window like a hesitating guest.
