used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INDIAN OR POLICEMAN?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INDIAN OR POLICEMAN?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
POLICEMANnounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading INDIAN OR POLICEMAN?
ripverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
stitchedadjectiveUS /stɪtʃt/
fastened with stitches
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
Tressa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The noises of the camp drifted up over the grade fitfully, dreamily; some new hunger that might have been called homesickness was urging a new tone into the evening sounds.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
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 Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The days were getting noticeably shorter, and the advance breath of the long, tight winter was beginning to add a new snap to the air.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The tang of the northern evening drifted through the open door of the shack, within which the contractor lounged in his big arm chair, smoking hard but thinking harder.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Near the table, bending to let the full light from window and door fall on her work, Tressa stitched at a rip in a disreputable old vest of her father's.
