used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
Clem
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From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
become covered with mist
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
a course of conduct
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
Penton
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From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The sky threatened rain.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky threatened rain.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
not in physical motion
From this reading The morning mist still hung around the branches.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
Sypher
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From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The sky threatened rain.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Clem Sypher stood at the front door of Penton Court a day or two afterwards, awaiting his guests and taking the air.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The leaves of the oaks that lined the drive fell slowly under the breath of a southwest wind, and joined their sodden brethren on the path.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A servant came from within the house, bringing a telegram on a tray.
