used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
divisible by two
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
a man of refinement
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
coins made of gold
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
lacquernounUS /ˈlækər/
a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
provided with artificial light
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
a human being
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
having a supporting base
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By Heaven, my lord, they do not deserve my care."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading "There is no managing an unreasonable people.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading There was one other person in the room, a gentleman seated opposite the window at a tall black cabinet decorated with gold lacquer Chinese figures, that showed vivid even in the twilight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
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 The speaker was standing by an open window that looked on to one of the courts of Whitehall Palace, listening to the unusual and tumultuous noises that filled the sweet summer air—noises of bells, of shouting, the crack of fireworks, and the report of joyous mock artillery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was late afternoon, and the small apartment was already left by the departing daylight and obscured with a dusky shade, but no candles were lit.
