used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wait a minute, Kearn!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
fleshless
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From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
a long fixed look
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
hellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
Kearn
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From this reading Wait a minute, Kearn!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Wait a minute, Kearn!"
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
a course of conduct
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
express in words
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
skirled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
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 It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Wait a minute, Kearn!"
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The tall figure on the path waited, but his face was averted and there was a listless, dispirited droop to his whole form which was not lost upon the quick, sympathetic gaze of his friend.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was two days later and a cutting east wind skirled about the driveway of the Park, rattling the naked branches of the trees like the fleshless arms of a legion of skeletons.
WINNIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNIE MASON STANDS BY "I say, hello there!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winnie Mason called as he brought his roadster to a halt with a sudden grinding of brakes.
