Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

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From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

(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 old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

offering little or no hope

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

possessive form of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

the act of closing something

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

increase twofold

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

not airtight

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

divisible by two

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

for more time

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

not in physical motion

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Rachael did not dislike it, and it was a huge adventure to the boys.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading Nevertheless, she began to feel that a longer stay down on the bleak coast might be unwise.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading November turned chilly, and in its second week there was even a flutter of snow at Clark's Hills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Alice still brought her brood down for the week-ends, and it was on one of these that Rachael suddenly decided to move.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old house, for all its purring furnace and double windows, was draughty enough to admit icy little fingers of the outside air, here and there, and the village, getting under storm shutters and closing up this wing or that room for the winter, was so businesslike in its preparations as to fill Rachael's heart with mild misgivings.