used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
achingly
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From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
completely unclothed
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But grief seldom kills.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
dronenounUS /droʊn/
stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But grief seldom kills.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
Junior'snounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading But grief seldom kills.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
rivulets
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From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
not often
From this reading But grief seldom kills.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
not known
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A ghastly two weeks had intervened since Jack Junior's little life blinked out.
at the time that
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading FREE AS THE WIND Stella sat watching the gray lines of rain beat down on the asphalt, the muddy rivulets that streamed along the gutter.
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 forlorn sighing of wind in the bare boughs of a gaunt elm that stood before her window reminded her achingly of the wind drone among the tall firs.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading There had been wild moments when she wished she could keep him company on that journey into the unknown.
