used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
HONOREDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
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 Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
long-distanceadjectiveUS /ˌlɔːŋˈdiːstəns/
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
Marian's
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From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
with little or no delay
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
Roderick
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From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
supper-time
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From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Held prisoner in the house by the storm, Marian amused herself through the long dreary day as best she could.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Only too promptly and too thoroughly, she owned ruefully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
precisely as stated
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At supper-time, feeling very lonely indeed, she called Roderick up on the telephone; but their long-distance visit gave her little satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading HONORED GUESTS Marian's wish for quiet and monotonous days was promptly granted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning dawned bleak and gray, with a chill east wind and a driving rain.
