used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
Allport
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
ChallengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
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make overcast or cloudy
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
a place off to the side of an area
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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
drawing-room
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all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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move gently or carefully
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the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
Ethel
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
ExplanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
brought together in one place
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a period of time assigned for work
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
Janet
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the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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staying power
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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To move from a closed position.
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
rain-washed
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From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
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past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
snakelikeadjectiveUS /ˈsneɪklaɪk/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
make steady
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
caught or fixed
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
swirlsnounUS /swɜːrlz/
plural of “swirl” — the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
thickenverbUS /ˈθɪkən/
make thick or thicker
From this reading During the evening hours a heavy haze had gathered, to thicken later into definite cloud, and now a steady rain was falling.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
Tundish
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twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The smoke from our pipes floated over our heads in swirls and snakelike twists that showed up gray and blue in the fading light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was both wide and deep, and, entirely unconcerned as to his lack of inches, he sat well back, his legs stuck out straight in front of him, his diminutive feet barely projecting beyond the edge of the seat.
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 Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Explanations and a Challenge A few hours later the sad remainder of our little tennis party was gathered in the drawing-room round one of the open windows, Janet and Ethel comfortably on the settee, The Tundish and myself perched each in a corner of the broad window sill, little Allport lolling back at his ease in one of the large wicker chairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was heavy with sweet rain-washed scents released from thirsty soil and reviving plants.
