used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading 'Get up and see the lights in the distance.'
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'Get up and see the lights in the distance.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
JinxnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading 'Get up and see the lights in the distance.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
MANIKIN'S
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From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
oil-lamp
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From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
Pendleton
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From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
Rosalie
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From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Get up and see the lights in the distance.'
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'Get up and see the lights in the distance.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'Close upon Pendleton, little 'un,' answered Jinx.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
at the time that
From this reading MOTHER MANIKIN'S CHAIRS When Rosalie awoke it was almost dark.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'Where are we?' said the child, in a sleepy voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman was lighting the little oil-lamp, and filling the kettle from a large can of water, which stood in the corner of the caravan.
