used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
(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 thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
any person at all
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
deceptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈseptɪv/
causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
From this reading The quiet of the room was deceptive.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
grimed
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From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There were a lot of people there.
match-holder
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From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
not any; not one
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
ParchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were a lot of people there.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet of the room was deceptive.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
a strong line
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parchment—and Paper There was, of course, a match-holder in the library.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading I looked into the room of weapons: although the light shone beyond the library door ajar, no sound came from inside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a lot of people there.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I thought the risk worth taking, and stepped in, rope and all, hoping (in my grimed condition) not to discover anyone.
