used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
Alice
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From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
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 cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
Hewston's
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From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
HEWSTONS
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From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
inebriatingverbUS /ˌɪˈnebrieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “inebriate” — fill with sublime emotion
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
one's
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From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
SHOCKINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mrs. Wilstead certainly looked as if she needed that and all positively cheering if not inebriating things as she entered Mrs. Hewston's drawing-room.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of those thoroughly depressing days when nothing could really raise one's spirits but the inspiring glow of firelight.
Wilstead
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From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The cold, sullen skies, dull, damp days and piercing winds set more than one dreaming of sunshine and summer, and among the many was Alice Wilstead.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was pondering thus, looking about her with surprise, one especially snowy, dreary winter afternoon as she took her way to Mrs. Hewston's.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading SHOCKING THE HEWSTONS As the winter wore on the weather in New York offered daily a more violent and odious comparison to the blue seas and balmy airs of California.
