used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
banking-establishment
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From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
of short duration or distance
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
Denis
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From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
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 Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
Laline
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From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
cut with a saw
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
St
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From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
make steady
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
sun-driedadjective
dried naturally by the sun
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Happy is the bride the sun shines on!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
thirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
precisely as stated
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
Wallace'snounUS /ˈwɔːləsəz/
possessive form of “wallace” — Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Mr. Wallace's house was vast and dreary, situated over his banking-establishment in the Strand, London; from his nephew's brief description it was a paradise of luxury and comfort.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
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 She stood looking out on the mean little back street of St. Denis, commanded by her bedroom window.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Laline had heard the words somewhere, and remembered them as she woke very early on the thirtieth of August and saw the rain pouring in a steady flood upon the sun-dried earth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What outlook would there be from the windows of her new home? she wondered.
