adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
billionnounUS /ˈbɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
grislyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
hadn't
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From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 He knew me as easily as if I hadn't been disguised at all.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
milrays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
rag-lamp
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From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
reinstituted
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From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sprang up and rushed for me eagerly, saying:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found Clarence alone in his quarters, drowned in melancholy; and in place of the electric light, he had reinstituted the ancient rag-lamp, and sat there in a grisly twilight with all curtains drawn tight.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “Oh, it's worth a billion milrays to look upon a live person again!”
