used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
Adele
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From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
coziest
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From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
dinner-party
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From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you like storms, Adele?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
a boy or man
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
assemble or get together
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
the act of departing
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
go away from a place
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
a room where books are kept
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading "Don't you like storms, Adele?
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
There's
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From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
unriddled
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From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sultry afternoon was closed by a stormy evening.
which person or people
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As Arthur and Adele sat together in the library--for Mrs. Churchill, who was herself at a large dinner-party, had been graciously pleased to leave them alone together in this coziest corner of the comfortable house--the clouds began to gather and a moaning, sighing wind to sweep up the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There is going to be a storm," said Adele with a little shiver; "close the curtains, like a good old fellow, and come to tea."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A STORM._ There's somewhat in this world amiss, Shall be unriddled by and by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you like storms, Adele?
