used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
consider or hold as true
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
congestionnounUS /kənˈdʒestʃən/
excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
Estabrooks
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From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
a particular point in time
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
in motion
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
much-needed
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From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
not any; not one
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I confess that, after I had closed the house door behind me, I was for the moment convinced of the connection between congestion at the base of the brain and the abnormal fancy of the child.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was already dark and the street was deserted as if every one had hurried to find cover.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
a state of acute pain
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
tempests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The day had promised a much-needed rain; now the coming night threatened one of those angry tempests of the autumn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
at the time that
From this reading I had come to the house on foot, no vehicle was waiting for me, and I remember that when I started off I turned in the direction leading away from the Estabrooks' door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MOVING FIGURE It may strike you as absurd that I did not accept the possibility that Virginia was suffering from delirium.
