used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
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 XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
at any time
From this reading "Was there ever such weather?
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
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From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
and nothing more
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
novicesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəsɪz/
plural of “novice” — someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
novitiatenoun
the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
express in words
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Was there ever such weather?
the rays of the sun
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Was there ever such weather?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was there ever such weather?
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Was there ever such weather?
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
at the time that
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
in or at the place that
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading Will it never cease raining and blowing?" the novices cried, and they looked through the panes into the windy garden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day the same dark clouds rolled overhead, with gleams of sunshine now and then lighting up the garden and the distant common, where sometimes a horseman was seen galloping at the close of day, just as in a picture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "How wet he will be when he gets home!" a novice would sometimes say, and the conversation was not continued.
XXIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading XXII A cold shower struck the windows of the novitiate.
