used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
(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 HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
with anger
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
DYNAMITEnounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
HOW
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
POSSESSESverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
PROPERTIESnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
REIGNSnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
Rodney
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From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
TOWERSnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Horror has fallen upon it, and something that touches on disgrace.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading The urn is hissing angrily, and breathing forth defiance with all his might.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Rodney, leaning back in her chair with her scented handkerchief pressed close to her eyes, sobs aloud and refuses to be comforted.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading In the house of Rodney there is mourning and woe.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY WRITES A LETTER THAT POSSESSES ALL THE PROPERTIES OF DYNAMITE--AND HOW CONFUSION REIGNS AT THE TOWERS.
