used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEFINITION OF A WIFE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
DEFINITIONnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading A DEFINITION OF A WIFE.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
Dynechester
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From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DEFINITION OF A WIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
Polly
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From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
move an implement through
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Valentine returned to London on this same wet day.
in or at the place that
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A DEFINITION OF A WIFE.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
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 It was raining hard as he started, and the summer wind blew a storm of raindrops against the window as he journeyed up from Dynechester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Something in the sound of the wind and rain recalled the sea, and brought with it that curious longing that the sea can stir in some natures.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Valentine wondered in a dreamy way where Polly might be at this moment.
