used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A fire burned in the open fireplace.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
Craig
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From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
depressinglyadverbUS /dɪˈpresɪŋli/
in a depressing manner or to a depressing degree
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fire burned in the open fireplace.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A fire burned in the open fireplace.
Garry
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Adam Craig sat huddled in a wheelchair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fire burned in the open fireplace.
Kenny
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From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
Lamp-light
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From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
milk-cans
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From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A fire burned in the open fireplace.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Adam Craig sat huddled in a wheelchair.
shabbinessnoun
a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Later Kenny knew that every book in the farmhouse was here upon his shelves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
wheelchairnounUS /ˈwiːltʃer/
a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
From this reading Adam Craig sat huddled in a wheelchair.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Lamp-light softened the shabbiness of the old room and shone pleasantly on dark wood and a great many faded books.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE BLOSSOM STORM At nightfall, with his telegram to Garry depressingly linked with a memory of winding, sodden, lonely roads, dripping woods and the clink of milk-cans, Kenny was summoned to the sitting room of Adam Craig.
