used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
another's
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From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
on or to one side
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
decipheringverbUS /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “decipher” — convert code into ordinary language
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
how
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From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
JONSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
and nothing more
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
Ned
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From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
smote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
a source of difficulty
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, love," he answered in a cheery tone, "we are well sheltered, and supplied with all needful things for comfort and enjoyment."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
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 She sprang from her bed, and, running to the window, drew aside the curtain, and looked out.
window-pane
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From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "O Ned!" she groaned, "the ground is covered with sleet and snow,--about a foot deep, I should think,--and just hear how the wind shrieks and howls round the house!"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "One woman reads another's character, without the tedious trouble of deciphering."--JONSON.
Zoe's
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From this reading Zoe's sleep that night was profound and refreshing, and she woke in perfect health and vigor of body and mind; but the first sound that smote upon her ear--the dashing of sleet against the window-pane--sent a pang of disappointment and dismay to her heart.
