used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
Cronan's
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From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
drearier
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From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
hospitalities
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From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet it was midsummer!
Kilkieran
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From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
immediately past
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading And yet it was midsummer!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
sea-drift
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From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
snow-flakes
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From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
not in physical motion
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
possessing sweep
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
tea-table
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From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a dreary day of incessant rain succeeded an evening still drearier.
vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading By the almanac the time was vouched to be the opening of the season; a fact amply corroborated by the fashionable assemblage then enjoying the hospitalities of Mrs. Cronan's tea-table.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet it was midsummer!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once more, but for the last time, we are at Kilkieran.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Wild gusts swept along the little shore, and shook the frail windows and ill-fitting doors of the cottages, while foam and sea-drift were wafted over the roofs, settling like snow-flakes on the tall cliffs above them.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet it was midsummer!
