used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
chimney-pots
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From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
to come or go into
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
GUITARnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading THE GUITAR.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
in a swift manner
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The room was large, and looked lighter and more airy than London rooms generally do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUITAR.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length the door opened, and I was bidden to enter.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I could hear the doctor's deep voice in the sick room, and then a faint tone in reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
a Caucasian
From this reading THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
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 THERE was a window on the landing, commanding a fine view of roofs and chimney-pots, and I stood watching little white clouds sailing swiftly across the blue April sky.
