used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Summer is dying," he murmured.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
Gideon
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From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Summer is dying," he murmured.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Summer is dying," he murmured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
Rowe
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From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Summer is dying," he murmured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
THIRTEENnounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE GUEST AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
which person or people
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
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 He lingered at the window to inhale the faint perfume of lavender which the breeze brought into the room.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Leaving Michael Lee at his post outside the door, Gideon Rowe went to the folding windows, and drew the curtains over them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beautiful as was the evening, there was something inexpressibly sad in the appearance of this room, with its dim light, and the black clothing of the attendants, who moved about like shadows.
