adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
Brainard
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From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
housingnounUS /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
Joe
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From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
Larry
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From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
Maggie
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From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
overalled
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From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
SoundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
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 For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
straw-hatted
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From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
sun-gladdened
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From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Once for perhaps ten minutes he had seen the overalled and straw-hatted figure of Joe Ellison busy as usual among the flowers.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had strained his eyes for a glimpse of Maggie, but he had looked in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ten the next morning at Cedar Crest, and Larry Brainard sat in his study mechanically going over his figures and plans for the Sherwood housing project.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading For Larry the storms of the past few weeks, and the whirlwind of last night, had cleared away.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There was quiet in the house, and through the open windows he could glimpse the broad lawn almost singing in its sun-gladdened greenness, and farther on he could glimpse the Sound gleaming placidly.
