used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
anew
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
I'll
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From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
it's
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From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
Len
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From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the literary culture
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
express the need or desire for
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
southern-home
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From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
that'll
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From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ellen Burns looked up from the old mahogany secretary which had been hers in the southern-home days.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
windbreaknoun
hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
From this reading "I know it's pretty frosty," he acknowledged, "but the sun is bright, and I'll build you a windbreak that'll keep you snug.
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 Her glance travelled from his face to the window and back again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
the act of creating written works
From this reading She was busily writing letters, but the request, from her busy husband, was so unusual that it arrested her attention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STRANGE DAY "Len, will you go for a day in the woods with me?"
