used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
(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 winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
blusteryadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstəri/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
casements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
dashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
a quick look
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
house-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
JOYCE'SnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪsɪz/
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
march in a procession
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
shut-inadjective
somewhat introverted
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
be seated
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
snow-whitened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
at the time that
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading IN JOYCE'S STUDIO IT was a wild, blustery day in March, two months after Mary's interrupted visit at the ranch.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Every moan of the wind in the chimney and every glimpse of the snow-whitened roofs below her windows, emphasized the luxurious comfort of the big room.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds that rattled the casements and sent alternate dashes of rain and snow against the panes had kept her house-bound all day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Usually she was glad to have one of these shut-in days, after a busy week, when she could sit and do nothing with a clear conscience.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Joyce Ware, sitting before the glowing wood fire in the studio, high up on the top floor of a New York apartment house, had never known such a lonesome Sunday.
