used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
arm-chairs
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From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
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 It was a cold night in September.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
Edna
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From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
Floy
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From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
Nell
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From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
not any; not one
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading For three days the rain had fallen almost unceasingly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
the act of using
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It had been impossible for us to get out; and no visitors had been in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a cold night in September.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Everything looked dreary enough, and we felt so, truly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Of course the stoves were not prepared for use; and this night we (that is, Nell, Floy, Aunt Edna, and myself) were huddled in the corners of the sofa and arm-chairs, wrapped in our shawls.
