used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
Babylonic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
clothing in general
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
cowledadjective
having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
with resolute determination
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
Gideon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
JOAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Suicide, nay!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/
past form of “slate” — designate or schedule
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
smartnessnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtnɪs/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
SuicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading "Suicide, nay!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'll never believe that it was Douglas," Joan declared firmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both in mourning for their father, Gideon Strong.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The tan of the wind and the sun was upon their cheeks, their clothes lacked the cheap smartness of the Londoner.
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 JOAN STRONG, AVENGER At an attic window, from which stretched a Babylonic wilderness of slated roofs and cowled chimney pots, two girls were sitting.
