used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
(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 lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
dressing-table
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From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
provided with artificial light
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
not any; not one
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
not in physical motion
From this reading I can see the reflection of my face still, a pale face with dark sombre eyes, and lips that curled in a sneer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I stood before the dressing-table mirror looking at myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading I lit all the wax lights on the mantel, and the wax lights that stood on the dressing-table.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MY LETTER That night I went up to my room early.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I took pens, ink, and paper with me--why I took them I had no notion--I took them.
