adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
BreakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
Coston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
heart-aches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
missives
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From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
MoorlandsnounUS /ˈmʊrlændz/
plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
Seymours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
SulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
Todd'snounUS /tɑːdz/
possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite early in the day when the big drops began to patter down on Todd's highly polished knocker.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Such were the soft, balmy conditions in and around the Temple Mansion--conditions bringing only peace and comfort--(heart-aches were kept in check)--when one August morning there came so decided a change of weather that everybody began at once to get in out of the wet.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The storm had been brewing for some days up Moorlands way, where all Harry's storms started, but up to the present moment there had been no indications in and about Kennedy Square of its near approach, or even of its existence.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
Willits
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From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richmond--a piece of news which greatly delighted Harry--and another from Tom Coston, inviting them both to Wesley for the fall shooting, with a postscript to the effect that Willits was “still at the Red Sulphur with the Seymours”--(a
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Breakfast had been served and the mail but half opened--containing among other missives a letter from Poe acknowledging one from St. George, in which he wrote that he might soon be in Kennedy Square on his way to
