used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
for the reason that
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
crescent-bend
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From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
Deming
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From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
EvansvillenounUS /ˈevənzvɪl/
a city in southwestern Indiana on the Ohio River
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
divisible by two
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
gayety
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From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
depressingly dark
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
the middle of the day
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
offsetverbUS /ɔːfˈset/
compensate for or counterbalance
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Although noon was close at hand, the morning was deeply gloomy and ominous.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
pendants
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From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
prismsnounUS /ˈprɪzəmz/
plural of “prism” — a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
twelve-foot
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From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
belonging to which person
From this reading From the twelve-foot ceilings of the huge rooms hung electric clusters, whose glare was softened yet quickened by tinkling prisms and pendants of crystal.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Thunder clouds of late summer brooded over the Ohio, and rain, already sweeping across the wide crescent-bend of the river, was threatening to burst upon Evansville.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old-fashioned Deming mansion, for the hundredth time in its sedate existence, was filled with a gayety which offset even the menacing weather.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was not because of these clouds that the old house was ablaze with light from cellar to attic.
