used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
(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 I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
one or the other of two
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
apart from; not including
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
lintelnounUS /ˈlɪntəl/
horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
cut with a saw
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
only a very short time before
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
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the display of a motion picture
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
with low volume
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
having a supporting base
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
in a swift manner
From this reading I entered the study softly, looking swiftly on all sides of me as I did so.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I scarcely know; but I saw nothing except the grimly standing furniture, the lamp on the table, the vacant chairs, the books in their shelves.
push forcefully
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The flame burned up, showing the narrow passage, the umbrella stand, the doors on either side.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
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a vivid mental image
From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
Wedderburn
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From this reading Did I expect a vision of Doctor Wedderburn lounging at the table, his fingers thrust into a Bible?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I stood on the lintel, struck a match and set it to a candle end which I drew from my coat pocket.
