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From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
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From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
freshly-sprinkled
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From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
inelegantlyadverb
without elegance
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sounds of passing footsteps and voices entered, too; and from across the shaded street came the tinkle of a banjo.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading LETTERS AND PLANS That 4 to 3 victory took place on a Thursday, in the third week of June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were under his head, one foot nestled inelegantly amidst the cushions at the far end of the seat and the other was sprawled upon the floor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
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 The window beside him was wide open and through it came the soft, warm air, redolent of things growing, of moist pavements, of freshly-sprinkled lawns.
window-seat
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From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Some two hours later the hero of the conflict lay stretched at full length on a window-seat in the front room of a house within sound of the college bell.
