used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
anew
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
a youthful male person
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
COMFORTEDadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many minutes he lay quiet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For many minutes he lay quiet.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many minutes he lay quiet.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For many minutes he lay quiet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
on one occasion
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
and nothing more
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For many minutes he lay quiet.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
subduedly
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From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
TREVOR
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From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
precisely as stated
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The hotel was almost silent, though at intervals the hum of voices came subduedly to the boy in the bed, and at times he caught the clatter of dishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
at the time that
From this reading TREVOR IS COMFORTED It was an hour short of sunset when Trevor awoke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
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 The room was darkened, but now and then the curtain at the open window was stirred by the languorous breeze and admitted a broad bar of sunlight which lengthened across the floor and was gone again as the curtain fell back into place.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Everything was very peaceful and soothing, and he closed his eyes once more, but only to reopen them as his mind took up his work again.
