used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
(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 No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
ball-room
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From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
Baumgarten
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From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
the first light of day
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
festoons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
provoking horror
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
set afire or burning
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
not any; not one
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
with low volume
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A silent night of anxious, breathless suspense ensued upon this horrible day.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It entered the ball-room and kindled the crimson of the fallen canopy, it kissed the fading leaves of the festoons of green and the broken boughs of the plants brought from the conservatory;—what chaos reigned there!
at the time that
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
window-panes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rosy light of a glorious morning shone upon Villa Baumgarten, making the broken window-panes glitter and shine.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But the night waned, and the dawn peeped in at the windows,—he never, never came.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one went to bed; the gas was lighted all over the house, the servants glided noiselessly about on tiptoe, or huddled whispering in corners, and when some fireman passed near the house, or a door was softly opened, all started as from an electric shock and hurried into the corridors, sure that some intelligence would be brought of the master of the house.
