used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
coins made of gold
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
LampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
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From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
tinkledverbUS /ˈtɪŋkəld/
past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound
From this reading The rain beating against the outside tinkled in her ear.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading From her position she could see the small town of Weston spread out before her.
wetnessnounUS /ˈwetnəs/
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
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 PHYLLIS’ STORY Gale leaned her hot cheek against the coolness of the window pane.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading She closed her eyes and swallowed a big yawn.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Lamps gleamed yellow gold, reflected on the shining wetness of the streets.
