used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
Cal
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From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
true confidential information
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
eddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
flicked
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From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
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 Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
go away from a place
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
that is looked for
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
carry out
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
thirty-below
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From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Now Harris, the partner, had crept into the father's place,--had in a measure filled the void.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Suddenly, without having sought it, the explanation of her recent contentment bubbled to the surface of the girl's consciousness, and she turned and gazed at Harris.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Night after night she had sat here with old Cal Warren and discussed the details of their work and after his passing her evenings had been hours of restlessness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As he opened the door to leave an eddy of steam curled in at the opening as the warm air of the room battled on the threshold with the thirty-below temperature of the outside world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Harris rose and flicked the ash from his cigarette, suppressing the desire to take her in his arms, for he knew that time had not yet come.
