ablutionsnounUS /əˈbluːʃənz/
plural of “ablution” — the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
set up or found
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
in the near future
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He found his father sitting near the library table, his head resting on his hand.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An animated talk between his two parents followed.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
on a floor above
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the midst of his ablutions when he heard his father come in and go to the library.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Something unusual is up," thought Jack, and went below as soon as he was fixed up.
at the time that
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE IRON WORKS AFFAIR When Jack arrived at home he took the berries around to the kitchen and then hurried upstairs to the bathroom, to wash and fix up for supper.
