used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
communicated in words
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
Gertrude
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From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
irregularitiesnounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerətiz/
plural of “irregularity” — behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
LithuaniannounUS /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of Lithuania
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
originsnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒɪnz/
plural of “origin” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
SanskritnounUS /ˈsænskrɪt/
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
hard to endure
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
verbsnounUS /vɜːrbz/
plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading In the middle of my absorbing labours a tree close to my window shook violently.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I could hear the dead branches creak, and it seemed as though some heavy animal were trying to climb it.
at the time that
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading II It was a warm night, and I had left open the window overlooking the park.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I did not feel ready for sleep after I finished my letter, so I set to work to rehearse the irregular Lithuanian verbs, and to look into Sanskrit to find the origins of their different irregularities.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I expressed my regret that I was ignorant of the games, and, when he had gone to see the invalid, I went up to my room and wrote to Mlle. Gertrude.
