used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
from appearances alone
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
a young female
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
gloomiest
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From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
Margery
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From this reading “Margery!
not any; not one
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
make square
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
having a supporting base
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She was so deep in thought that the sweet tones coming from the further end of the room did not reach her.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light of the setting sun was gilding the branches of the few trees standing in the center of the square garden.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
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 A girl was sitting in a bay window in one of the largest and gloomiest of the houses in the square, apparently watching the sunset; but really the sunset had no charm for her.
