used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
interminablyadverbUS /ˈɪntərmɪnæbli/
all the time; seemingly without stopping
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
and nothing more
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
Juxacanna
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From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
one's
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From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
shingled
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From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slow rain for days, falling interminably from leaden skies that hovered just above the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gray dampness in the air; a sticky dampness that soaked through one’s clothing and into everything.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
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 dreary patter of water on shingled roofs, falling now as a gusty shower, sounding like a handful of pebbles striking overhead; then settling into a slow descent maddening in its monotony.
which person or people
From this reading A stirring story of an adventure by the Kelly Field pilot who gave us “The Affair of the Juxacanna” and other memorable stories.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A chill northeast wind, gusty at times, never changing in direction; a wind that brought more rain.
