used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
highly skilled
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
a young female
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
homyadjective
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
set afire or burning
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
not divisible by two
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
very small
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
precisely as stated
From this reading To find a match and light the sputtering gas required but very few steps in her tiny box of a room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Odd, she thought, as she groped her way through the dimly lighted lower hall, and the complete darkness of the upper, that such a girl should be living in such a neighborhood.
at the time that
From this reading When that was accomplished, she could think of nothing more to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with an effort, she dismissed the matter from her mind.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Her little taste of excitement had spoiled her zest for any of the homy rites which at other times formed the biggest events of her day.
