used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
placed crosswise
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
highest in quality
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
half-conscious
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From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
something that is lost
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
not any; not one
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
and nothing more
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
Rawley
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From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Even the greatest grief of his life could not bow the shoulders of Johnny Buffalo.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
syringas
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From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Pity gripped Rawley by the throat; pity and half-conscious admiration.
the upper part of anything
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dimly outlined figure stood erect upon the porch of the west wing.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading He turned his head and glanced toward the west wing, his eyes following his thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no definite purpose, drawn only by the kinship of their loss, Rawley rose, crossed the grass plot by the syringas and sat down on the top step of the west porch.
