used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
(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 Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
completely unclothed
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
BARRIERSnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
the act of burning something
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
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 BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
at any time
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
ten 10s
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
immediately past
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
Ottillie
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From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
Rosina's
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From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
seventy-sixth
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From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rosina’s room looked absolutely ghastly, for it was bare of everything but travelling apparatus, and they were all strapped and waiting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is less cheerful than the aspect given a room by the gas burning high at six o’clock in the morning?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She herself sat before her untouched breakfast tray and watched Ottillie lace her boots, while she dismally went over for the two hundred and seventy-sixth time every detail of the night before the last.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without, it was faintly light; within, it was brightly gas.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE BREAKING OF THE BARRIERS Chapter Fourteen It was very early, very dark, very cheerless, that most miserable hour of six o’clock in the morning, the very worst hour ever known in which to be routed out of bed in order that an unpleasant journey may be begun.
