used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
Allworth
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From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
in addition
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
Antonio
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
assertingadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Broadsides
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
cometh
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Eudora
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From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
moving swiftly
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
foameth
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
brought together in one place
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
housekeeper's
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Jessup
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
set afire or burning
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
medium-sizedadjective
intermediate in size
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
oak-tree
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
roameth
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From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
shrubberies
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
ShudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
with low volume
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
supper-table
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
required or under orders
From this reading Here, also, opinion was divided upon the subject of the supposed criminal—Mrs. Broadsides, Jessup, and Mr. Antonio loudly declaring their belief in the guilt of Eudora, and Miss Tabs stoutly asserting her faith in her innocence.
TabsnounUS /tæbz/
plural of “tab” — the bill in a restaurant
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
in or at that place or location
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Their conversation, like that of their superiors, had turned upon the late tragic events at Allworth.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
well-curtained
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From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
well-spread
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From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
which person or people
From this reading A well-spread supper-table stood in the middle of the floor, and around it were gathered Mrs. Broadsides, Mr. Jessup, Miss Tabs, and Mr. Antonio, who were the housekeeper’s guests for the evening.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
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 Through the lighted window prying, Softly on the bright pane sighing, Then in sudden panic flying, Through the untrodden gloom, To the dark oak-tree she cometh, Round its trunk she wildly roameth, Shuddering as the dark stream foameth, There she waits her coming doom.—_E. P. Lee._
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a medium-sized, comfortable apartment, well carpeted, and well-curtained, with its back windows looking out upon the shrubberies in the rear of the mansion.
