used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
crepitationnoun
the sharp sound of snapping noises
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
deadnessnoun
the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
DIVESnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
GablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
Manderson
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From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
pin-point
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From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
not often
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
sitting-room
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From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather had broken as it seldom does in that part in June.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
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 THE WIFE OF DIVES Mrs. Manderson stood at the window of her sitting-room at White Gables gazing out upon a wavering landscape of fine rain and mist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
woefuladjectiveUS /ˈwoʊfəl/
affected by or full of grief or woe
From this reading The lady looked out on the dim and chilling prospect with a woeful face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was a bad day for a woman bereaved, alone and without a purpose in life.
wreathings
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From this reading White wreathings drifted up the fields from the sullen sea; the sky was an unbroken gray deadness shedding pin-point moisture that was now and then blown against the panes with a crepitation of despair.
