used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
dampsnounUS /dæmps/
plural of “damp” — a slight wetness
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
dearly loved
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
etceteranounUS /ˈetˈsetərə/
additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
inaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪn/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
RheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
Silverguile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The inane round of dressing, eating, appearing in the veranda, taking the daily drive, and other mild etcetera, grew irksome; and, beyond all, the faces of the dear ones at home were longed for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rheumatic damps rose from the water, and the mornings were chilly and uncomfortable.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Gray was far from well when the home journey was undertaken, and Winifred looked at her with apprehension.
Winifred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
WITLESSadjectiveUS /ˈwɪtləs/
(used as complement) to the utmost degree
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Winifred came for a few days, and then the place brightened like a cloudy day that surprises the world with sunshine at its close.
WORTHLESSadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading A "WITLESS, WORTHLESS LAMB" The air at Silverguile Lake did not altogether agree with Mrs. Gray.
