used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
anew
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
in the past
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
from appearances alone
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
broods
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From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
put or send forth
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
one or the other of two
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
brought together in one place
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
shelterless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The other member of the little circle dwells upon the single kind act that made his subsequent good fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no doubt in either mind of the especial guardianship of an Almighty power.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a very quiet subdued sort of night.
at the time that
From this reading It is August again, and two of the group recall a bitter evening one August, long ago, when the pitiless rain cast them shelterless into the street--and their grateful hearts dwell upon the peace and comfort that resulted from that one, apparently adverse, providence.
in or at the place that
From this reading A solemn stillness broods over the attic room where the bereaved trio are gathered.
