used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
arm'snounUS /ɑːrmz/
possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
ave
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From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
Beggin
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From this reading Beggin' your pardon, sir."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Beggin' your pardon, sir."
parti-coloured
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From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
preluding
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From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
established beyond doubt
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
scarfsnounUS /skɑːrfs/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
with low volume
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
TYRIAN
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From this reading TYRIAN PURPLE The "porch of light" proved to be an especially fascinating place at evening.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
belonging to which person
From this reading Evening, which makes most places resemble their souls instead of their bodies, had a grateful task in the beautiful room whose spirit was always uppermost, and Evening moved softly in its ivory depths, preluding for Sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here, his lean, shadowed face all anxiety, Rollo stood, holding at arm's length a parti-coloured robe with floating scarfs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It seems to me, sir," he said doubtfully, "that this one would 'ave done better.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Beggin' your pardon, sir."
