used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
anew
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
exhale hard
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He regarded the envelope meditatively.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
set up or found
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
h'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading He regarded the envelope meditatively.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded the envelope meditatively.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
SOFTENEDadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
the season of growth
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
express a supposition
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "'M, h'm," commented the judge, taking it, "another hymn of praise from Sylvia, I suppose."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One morning in early June John found in the mail a letter for Judge Trent, which he passed across to the other desk, unopened.
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 Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A SOFTENED BLOW The scanty sunshine of another New England winter had fallen on the ink stains in the offices of Calvin Trent, and spring had come again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Brave little green twigs approached the window and looked curiously in at the occupants of the two neighboring desks, and the younger man sometimes returned their challenging with speculative and not unhappy eyes.
