used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
completely unclothed
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
bleared
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From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
equidistantadjective
the same distance apart at every point
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
Fanwell
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From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The outlook to-day was far from inspiriting.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading The outlook to-day was far from inspiriting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
KIDNAPINGverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
-ing form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
leaden-hued
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From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
lemon-yellow
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From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
Livingston'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstənz/
possessive form of “livingston” — American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
most important element
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
one-and
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From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The outlook to-day was far from inspiriting.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Livingston's quarters were on the front of that big lemon-yellow house at the corner of Oak and King Streets, about equidistant from campus and field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
to-day
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From this reading The outlook to-day was far from inspiriting.
two-storied
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From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
weed-grown
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From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside it was raining in a weary, desultory way, and the heavens were leaden-hued.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
at the time that
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
window-seat
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From this reading THE KIDNAPING Fanwell Livingston was curled in the window-seat in his front room, his book close to the bleared pane, striving to find light enough by which to study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he raised his eyes from the pages before him he saw an empty road running with water; beyond that a bare, weed-grown, sodden field that stretched westward to the unattractive backs of the one-and two-storied shops on Main Street.
