used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
(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 "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
Birge
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From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
drummedverbUS /drʌmd/
inflected form of “drum” — make a rhythmic sound
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
Emma
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From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
isn't
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From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
PROSPERverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
rocking-chair
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From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
toastingnounUS /ˈtoʊstɪŋ/
cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Now, Emma, isn't it strange that of all the evenings in the week Thursday should be the one so constantly stormy?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH SHALL PROSPER, THIS OR THAT?
which person or people
From this reading The Rev. John looked, and drummed, and knitted his brows, and finally turned abruptly to little Mrs. John, who sat in the smallest rocking-chair, toasting her feet on the hearth.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
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 Rev. John Birge stood before the window in his cosy little study, and drummed disconsolately and dismally on the pane.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without there was a genuine carnival among the elements, a mingling of snow and rain, which became ice almost as it fell, and about which a regular northeast wind was blustering.
