used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
CADE
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From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
clumped
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
eddied
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From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
ENTRYnounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
prankishly
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From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was gray and clouds sailed low overhead.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
possessing sweep
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Fallen leaves played prankishly along the walks and eddied into quiet harbors about the buildings.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
at the time that
From this reading CADE MAKES AN ENTRY The next afternoon when Leonard clumped down the steps of the gymnasium clad for practice a gust of cold air swept around the corner from the north-west and reminded him that November was two days old.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After the warm, moist air of the locker room the outdoor world felt chill indeed, and Leonard, trudging briskly toward the gridiron, rolled his hands in the edge of his old sweater.
