used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
breakfast-room
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From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
breakfasted
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From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
counterpartsnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrts/
plural of “counterpart” — a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
Hillard
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From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
without good reason
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
MATRIMONYnounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
rimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
not often
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
having a supporting base
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He was in boots and breeches and otherwise warmly clad, and freshly shaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There was an exhilarating tingle of frost in the air and a visible rime on the windows.
winnowedverbUS /ˈwɪnoʊd/
past form of “winnow” — separate the chaff from grain by using air currents
From this reading So, by the morrow a strong wind from the west had winnowed the skies and cleared the sun.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hillard, having breakfasted lightly, was standing with his back to the grate in the cozy breakfast-room.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading OBJECT, MATRIMONY Winter fogs in New York are never quite so intolerable as their counterparts in London; and while their frequency is a matter of complaint, their duration is seldom of any length.
