Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

later than; following

From this reading After a while Ethel looked up.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

any thing at all

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the act of burning something

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

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From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

apart from; not including

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

a woman host

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading Sylvia turned languidly.

immediately past

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After a while Ethel looked up.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

put into a recess

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

having a supporting base

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

not in physical motion

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Sylvia turned languidly.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After a while Ethel looked up.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

in or at the place that

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

during the time that

From this reading After a while Ethel looked up.

which person or people

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A REVELATION It was a winter evening and Sylvia was standing near the hearth in Mrs. Kettering's hall, where the lamps were burning, though a little pale daylight still filtered through the drizzle outside.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Sylvia was fond of warmth and brightness, but she was alone except for Ethel West, who sat writing at a table in a recess, although her hostess had other guests, including a few men who were out shooting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you or Herbert heard anything from George during the last few weeks?" she asked.