used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
a boy or man
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
choppyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːpi/
marked by abrupt transitions
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
commonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
come to pass
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
how
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From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
It's
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From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
staying power
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
nippyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpi/
a sharp biting taste
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
presentmentnounUS /priˈzentmənt/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
unusual or striking
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE It’s remarkable how different things look in the morning!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A chap may go to bed the night before in the seventh subway of despair and wake up in the morning feeling quite cheerful and contented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
Whitson
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From this reading As Toby’s room was over the kitchen, which occupied the basement of Whitson, he was quite frequently treated to a presentment of what was to happen in commons.
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 And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this is especially true if the sun happens to be shining and a little frosty, nippy breeze is blowing in at the window and the faint odor of coffee and other delectable things floats in with the breeze.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading This morning, sitting on the edge of his bed, and shivering a little as the playful zephyrs caressed his legs, he sniffed knowingly and decided that there was an unmistakably choppy bouquet to the fragrance arising from the kitchen windows.
