used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUTH, POETRY AND ROOFS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
on or to one side
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
exhale hard
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
guest-room
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From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
How
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From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
Jill
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From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
Melville's
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From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
of an obscure nature
From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading "It is a genuine 'gale from the northeast.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
literature in metrical form
From this reading TRUTH, POETRY AND ROOFS.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
ROOFSnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading TRUTH, POETRY AND ROOFS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
There's
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From this reading There's something mysterious about that window," he explained.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH, POETRY AND ROOFS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "How the wind does blow!" said Jill, as she laid aside Aunt Melville's latest, and Jack laid another log into the open stove.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "So it is, and that reminds me," Jack exclaimed, jumping up, "that a driving rain from the northeast always gets the better of the attic window over the guest-room.
