used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
(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 THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
put or send forth
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
dark-oak
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From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
the first light of day
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
a movement into or inward
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
a quick look
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
located inward
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
Lizzie
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From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
Martha
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From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
Martha's
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From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
and nothing more
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
by chance
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
a light shade of red
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
cut with a saw
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
not in physical motion
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading The first streaks of early dawn, penetrating the crevices behind the heavy, drawn curtains, cast a few shadows, and in the dim light one might have seen a dozen baskets of flowers, mostly orchids and roses, ranged about the drawing-room.
sun-light
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From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
at the time that
From this reading It must have been almost nine o'clock when Lizzie, entering from the maid's room, drew the curtains and flooded the white and gold parlor with rich, warm sun-light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER White and gold were the decorations of Martha's apartment in the Webster--all white and gold except the dainty bedroom, which was in pink.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The curtains of the bedroom were still drawn, but evidently Martha was wide awake, for a voice called from the inner room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Visitors, however, saw only the white and gold of the parlor and the drawing-room, with perhaps an occasional glimpse into the dark-oak dining-room.
