used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
BoardwalknounUS /ˈbɔːrdwɔːk/
a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
Casses
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From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
CattellnounUS /kəˈtel/
American psychologist (born in England) who developed a broad theory of human behavior based on multivariate research (1905-1998)
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
not accessible to view
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
divisible by two
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
of great significance or value
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
come together
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
on one occasion
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
and nothing more
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
the season of growth
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
Springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
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 The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a very exciting, Springy wind, and winds and weathers affected her too much for her own good.
WishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Marjorie Ellison, bending over a filing cabinet in a small and solitary room, felt the wind, and gave her fluffy dark head an answering, wistful lift.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Therefore she gave the drawer she was working on an impatient little push which nearly shook the Casses down into the Cats--she had been hunting for a very important letter named Cattell, which had concealed itself viciously--and went to the window as if she was being pulled there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The sun shone, that morning, and even from a city office window the Spring wind could be felt, sweet and keen and heady, making you feel that you wanted to be out in it, laughing, facing toward the exciting, happy things Spring was sure to be bringing you, if you only went a little way to meet them--just a little way!
You're
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From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Author of "Why Not," "The Wishing Ring Man," "You're Only Young Once," "The Boardwalk," etc.
