used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
DEEPENverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE SHADOWS DEEPEN.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
Dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
divisible by two
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
assemble or get together
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
livelongnoun
perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
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 Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE SHADOWS DEEPEN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOWS DEEPEN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor Jenny!--the day was rainy, and dark, and dreary, but darker far were the shadows stealing over her pathway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading From one of the luxuriously furnished chambers of her father's elegant mansion, Jenny Lincoln looked mournfully out upon the thick angry clouds, which, the livelong day, had obscured the winter sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dreamily for a while she listened to the patter of the rain as it fell upon the deserted pavement below, and then, with a long, deep sigh, she turned away and wept.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Turn which way she would, there was not one ray of sunshine, which even her buoyant spirits could gather from the surrounding gloom.
