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From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
(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 There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
Cross-Roads
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From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The little schoolmistress was under discussion.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
brought together in one place
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
an established custom
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little schoolmistress was under discussion.
loungers
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From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
neighbourlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading The little schoolmistress was under discussion.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
the rays of the sun
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading APRIL sunshine of mid-afternoon poured in through the open door of the Cross-Roads.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The little schoolmistress was under discussion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual group of loungers had gathered around the rusty stove.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Her short reign in District No. 3 had furnished a topic of conversation as inexhaustible as the weather, for her regime was attended by startling changes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no fire in it; the day was too warm for that, but force of habit made them draw their chairs about it in a circle, as if this common centre were the hub, from which radiated the spokes of all neighbourly intercourse.
