used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
anew
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
cook-stove
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From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
decrepitadjectiveUS /dəˈkrepɪt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
door-casing
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From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
Grimstone
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From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
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 It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
for more time
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
engage in
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
a brief written record
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
not divisible by two
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
coated with paint
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
rocking-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At his entrance the three dogs began to bark again, but old Grimstone silenced them with a fierce gesture that sent them cowering under a table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was a long, low room, the walls and ceiling painted a dirty gray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ODD THANKSGIVING The note of ill temper in the voice was so apparent that Dale hesitated for a second longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Two of the three windows were tightly shuttered, so that Dale could barely make out the bent figure seated in a rocking-chair beside a rusty, decrepit cook-stove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with a determined movement of his head, he set his stick against the door-casing, picked up the basket, and stepped into the kitchen.
