used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
(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 By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
make calm or still
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
CARR
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From this reading THE LAST OF ROBERT CARR.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
drawing-room
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From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
Dundyke
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From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF ROBERT CARR.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF ROBERT CARR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE LAST OF ROBERT CARR.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
not in physical motion
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF ROBERT CARR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
at the time that
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading By a bright fire in her handsome and most comfortable drawing-room, in her widow's cap--assumed, now that all hope had died out--sat Mrs. Dundyke.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
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 October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The summer and autumn, up to the close of September, had been remarkably warm and fine; but when October came in, it brought bad weather with it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The October wind was whistling without, the October rain was falling on the window panes; and there was a look of anxiety on her otherwise calm face, still so fair and attractive, as she listened to the storm.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A gust and a patter, worse than any that had gone before, aroused Mrs. Dundyke from her seat.
