used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "And kill him," I answered, and recommenced the descent.
befriendverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading "And kill him," I answered, and recommenced the descent.
didn't
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From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
start firing a weapon
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "And kill him," I answered, and recommenced the descent.
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 There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
immediately past
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
recommenced
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From this reading "And kill him," I answered, and recommenced the descent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
express in words
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
in a swift manner
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
up to a particular time
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
Tommy
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From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
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 INTO THE FIRE I opened the window and looked out into the night, glad to see the sky veiled in thick clouds which didn't let a single star through.
window-ledge
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From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I said good-bye to Jenny, and climbed out on to the sill, and feeling for a firm branch of ivy carefully began to lower myself till my face was on a level with the window-ledge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the darkness would befriend me better than the brightest moon.
You'll
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From this reading There I paused to say a last farewell, and Jenny stooping swiftly caught my cheeks between her little hands and kissed me with a passionate vigour, saying, "You'll find him, Tommy?"
