1894
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From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
a quantity of money
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
Beauchamp
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From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
bediamonded
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From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
Chivers
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From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
a boy or man
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
hall-light
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From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
Katharine
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From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
immediately past
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
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 On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
Letty
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From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
and nothing more
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
Rohlfs
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From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was of an uncomplaining spirit, however, and said little, though there were times when both the day and evening seemed very long and married life not altogether the paradise she had expected.
vine-covered
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From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) It was the last house in Beauchamp Row, and it stood several rods away from its nearest neighbor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
at the time that
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a pretty house in the daytime, but owing to its deep, sloping roof and small bediamonded windows it had a lonesome look at night, notwithstanding the crimson hall-light which shone through the leaves of its vine-covered doorway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ned Chivers lived in it with his six months’ married bride, and as he was both a busy fellow and a gay one there were many evenings when pretty Letty Chivers sat alone until near midnight.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On this evening--a memorable evening for her, the twenty-fourth of December, 1894--she had expected her husband to remain with her, for it was not only Christmas eve, but the night when, as manager of a large manufacturing concern, he brought up from New York the money with which to pay off the men on the next working day, and he never left her when there was any unusual amount of money in the house.
