used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
amber-colored
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From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
bookcasesnounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪsɪz/
plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
without doubt or question
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
domesticationnounUS /dəˌmestəˈkeɪʃən/
adaptation to intimate association with human beings
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
Dr
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From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
put on clothes
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
Eastworth
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From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
Erminie
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From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
set afire or burning
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
merinonounUS /mərˈiːnoʊ/
white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
ringlets
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From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
Rosenthal
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From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning sun was shining brightly in, lighting up the amber-colored hangings, the gilded picture frames, the glass bookcases, and the silver service of the breakfast table.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went down into the library to open and air it, and to have the fire lighted and the table set for breakfast under her own supervision.
at the time that
From this reading And half an hour later, when Dr. Rosenthal and Colonel Eastworth entered the room, a very pleasant scene greeted them.
a Caucasian
From this reading The fire burned clearly in the polished grate, and by its side sat Erminie in her soft white merino morning dress and rich auburn ringlets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the morning succeeding the domestication of Colonel Eastworth in the family, Erminie, restless with excess of happiness, arose earlier than usual.
