used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
(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 Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
the first light of day
From this reading FROM DAWN TO DAYLIGHT.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading FROM DAWN TO DAYLIGHT.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM DAWN TO DAYLIGHT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
Louise
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From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
required or under orders
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There has been a banging of doors and a good deal of hurrying around for some minutes."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM DAWN TO DAYLIGHT.
toiletsnounUS /ˈtɔɪləts/
plural of “toilet” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was by the light of the blinking tallow candle that they made their toilets next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Louise roused suddenly, not a little startled at what she supposed were unusual sounds, issuing from all portions of the house, in the middle of the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose any one is sick?" she asked her husband.
