adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
andirons
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From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
Cary
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From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
else
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From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
inkstandnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
library-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
refilledverbUS /riˈfɪld/
past form of “refill” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SURRENDER Save the light from the shaded lamp on the library-table and the glow of the dancing flames on the hearth, the room was in shadow.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is such an interesting number," she said, opening the magazine and shuffling its pages as if they were cards.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she was seated, however, a magazine in her lap, he walked around the room and turned off all lights except that of the lamp; then came back and took the chair opposite hers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Maxwell, standing by the mantelpiece, watched her with eyes half amused, half impatient, but with no comment, and for some minutes neither had spoken.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary Cary had drawn the curtains, straightened chairs and books, rearranged the flowers, refilled the inkstand on her open desk, brushed the bits of charred wood under the logs on the andirons, turned on every light, and then, seeing nothing else to do that would permit of movement, had taken her seat near the table.
