used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
the act of burning something
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
placed crosswise
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
Davenant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
Hurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
in the near future
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently it opened, and the tall figure of Stephen entered and crossed over to her.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She was alone in the room, and every now and then glanced anxiously toward the door.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dim light was burning in the drawing-room of the Hurst.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Outside, the storm was raging wild and pitiless, making the warm room seem like a harbor of refuge.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Beside the fire sat Mrs. Davenant, half dozing over a piece of finest needlework for the village working club.
