Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

later than; following

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

for the reason that

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

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From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

traveling across

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

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From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

accept an excuse for

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

a young female

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

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From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

and nothing more

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Realizing the fact after half an hour of stony silence, she rose, dropped her writing materials, and crossing the room, threw herself down on the hearth-rug with a gesture of despair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, nearly a week later.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

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 Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

produce a literary work

From this reading It wasn't merely because she couldn't write the letter--which, by the way, was that which she had given as an excuse for withdrawing on the evening of Mr. Graham's call.

the act of creating written works

From this reading But though the new-fallen snow on roof, cornice, and iron grating transformed the familiar scene, and though snow in such profusion and splendor was a new and wonderful experience to her, the girl wasn't really seeing the landscape any more than she was writing a letter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Elsie sat alone by the window with a writing-tablet in her lap, gazing out at the row of houses across the street.