used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
completely unclothed
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
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 Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
Elinor
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From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "The tables look pretty full in there.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The tables look pretty full in there.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
low-ceiled
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From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
Patricia
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From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "The tables look pretty full in there.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
sepulchrally
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From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "The tables look pretty full in there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The tables look pretty full in there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elinor glanced beyond, through the low doorway to the next room.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's like a laundry," exclaimed Patricia in disappointment as she looked about her.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The low-ceiled whitewashed apartment into which they had descended from the winding iron stair was sepulchrally bare and empty in the flicker of its noisy gas jets, the rusty gas stoves at its farther end emphasizing its general air of desolation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Suppose we do without hot things today?" she proposed.
