used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(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 After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Southwest Wind, Esquire, was as good as his word.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
EsquirenounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
GLUCKnounUS /ɡlʌk/
German composer of more than 100 operas (1714-1787)
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Southwest Wind, Esquire, was as good as his word.
gutted
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From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Southwest Wind, Esquire, was as good as his word.
HOW
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From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
the literary culture
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
long-leggedadjective
having long legs
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
not any; not one
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
and nothing more
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
South-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
SOUTHWESTnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
possessing sweep
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
a special situation
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
a Caucasian
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The water had gutted the whole first floor; corn, money, almost every movable thing, had been swept away and there was left only a small white card on the kitchen table.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading II.--OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THREE BROTHERS AFTER THE VISIT OF SOUTHWEST WIND, ESQUIRE; AND HOW LITTLE GLUCK HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Southwest Wind, Esquire, was as good as his word.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On it, in large, breezy, long-legged letters, were engraved the words: _South-West Wind, Esquire_.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading After the momentous visit above related, he entered the Treasure Valley no more; and, what was worse, he had so much influence with his relations, the West Winds in general, and used it so effectually, that they all adopted a similar line of conduct.
