used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
(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 Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
Archie
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From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
being joined in close association
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
the act of departing
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
divisible by two
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
every person
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
full of life and energy
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
Marion
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From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
not any; not one
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
on one occasion
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
radiateverbUS /ˈreɪdiət/
send out rays or waves
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
re-action
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From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
Rosmore
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From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
only a very short time before
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
shutsverbUS /ʃʌts/
third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
possessing sweep
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
a special situation
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Eddy had gone, and a silence, that seemed to radiate round the house like a special atmosphere, fell upon Rosmore.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
at the time that
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
which person or people
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter, which had been only threatening, dropped all at once in torrents of sweeping rain and wild winds that shook the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two girls scarcely knew what it was; it was the re-action after the ball, which had been such a great thing to look forward to, and now was over, and everything connected with it: no more preparations or consultations--everything swept away and ended.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It requires a lively spirit at any time to stand up against the pale downpour which falls in sheets from the colourless sky between the large dull windows and the cowering trees, and shuts out every other prospect: but when there is misery within, the climax afforded by that dismal monotony without is appalling.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the departure of everybody, even “the boys,” as Marion called them, Archie and Eddy, who had been the constant companions of “the girls” in all their walks and talks: quite enough to account for the dismal dullness which fell over these two unfortunate young women like a pall.
