used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
betokened
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From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — 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 The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
doin
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From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
Jim
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From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
immediately past
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
Lyle
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From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
with low volume
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
snow-storm
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From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
twas
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From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
ugly-tempered
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From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning was several degrees colder, and there were indications of a snow-storm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
at the time that
From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
where'd
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From this reading Pretty time 'twas when you come in, where'd you been?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within doors, the atmosphere betokened a coming storm, as old Jim Maverick was several degrees more quarrelsome and ugly-tempered than usual.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He glared sullenly at Lyle, as she stepped quietly about the kitchen, preparing the early breakfast that he and the boys took before starting for their work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Finally he growled, "What was you doin' out so late last night?
