28th
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From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
30th
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From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRESSANT TAKES A VACATION.
Abbie's
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From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
BRESSANT
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From this reading BRESSANT TAKES A VACATION.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
cylinder-stove
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From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
snow-storm
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From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the snow, however, the little room was feverishly hot, owing to the gigantic exertions of the small iron cylinder-stove.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
TAKESnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading BRESSANT TAKES A VACATION.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
thickeningadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
VACATIONnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading BRESSANT TAKES A VACATION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Friday, December 30th, was the day appointed for Abbie's ball, and the morning of the 28th had already dawned.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading There had evidently been no delay or intermission in the cold, white, silent business; to look out-of-doors was enough to make the flesh seem thin upon the bones.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bressant stood, with his arms folded, at the window of his room, watching the downfall of a thickening snow-storm which had set in the previous midnight.
