used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
set up or found
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
garden-spot
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From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
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 door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
on one occasion
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
Poe'snounUS /poʊz/
possessive form of “poe” — United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
with speed
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
rose-embowered
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From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
accept gladly
From this reading The look of inquiry in his blue eyes instantly kindled into one of welcome.
at the time that
From this reading A day when the porch was rose-embowered once more and the garden-spot a riot of color and the birds singing in the trees round about, found Mr. Graham seated at Edgar Poe's desk in the office of _Graham's Magazine_.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The door behind him opened, and he raised his head from his writing and quickly glanced over his shoulder.
