used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
(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 Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
completely unclothed
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
Bayport
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From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
birches
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From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
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 The trip was cold and long and tedious.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
FlakeverbUS /fleɪk/
form into flakes
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
FoamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
Judah's
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From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
Kendrick
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From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
immediately past
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
and nothing more
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
having a supporting base
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Another horse and buggy were standing there and the captain was somewhat surprised to recognize the outfit as one belonging to the Bayport livery man.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the Foam Flake jogged on and at last drew up beside the Bradley office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trip was cold and long and tedious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The oaks and birches were bare of leaves and the lakes and little ponds looked chill and forbidding.
at the time that
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
in or at the place that
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
which person or people
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Judah's prophecy of a clear day was only partially fulfilled, for there were great patches of clouds driving before the wind and when those obscured the sun all creation looked dismal enough, especially to Kendrick, who was in the mood where any additional gloom was distinctly superfluous.
