used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
(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 Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
for the reason that
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
divisible by two
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
set up or found
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
Howland
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From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
lashingsnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋz/
a large number or amount
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
something that is lost
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
Rankin's
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From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
Rickman
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From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
not in physical motion
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the next day there came a mild and merciful thaw, a tenderness of Heaven that was felt even under the tiles in Howland Street.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the consequences of that terrible dinner at Rankin's there was none that Rickman resented more than the loss of his overcoat.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He stayed in bed all day to prevent it, and because of his weakness, and for warmth.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As he lay between his blankets he still felt all the lashings of the east wind around his shivering body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was awake all that night, and the morning found him feverish with terror of the illness that might overtake him before he attained his end.
