used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
exitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
the force of workers available
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The lights had been lowered throughout the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
transomnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The baroness was glad there was so little illumination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She saw a light through the transom over the door of number forty-four, which was Nick Carter’s room.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the corridors a small electric light burned at wide intervals, with an occasional red glow to show where the fire exits were situated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE AID OF HER MEN.
