used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
BogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
Bog's
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From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
start firing a weapon
From this reading TONGUES OF FIRE.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
irradiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “irradiate” — give spiritual insight to; in religion
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
Minford
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From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
obliqueadjectiveUS /əˈbliːk/
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TONGUES OF FIRE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
with speed
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A new light (so Bog oddly thought) was suddenly irradiated through the darker portion of the apartment by the entrance of Pet from the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
TONGUESnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading TONGUES OF FIRE.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading This window was uncurtained, and Bog could distinctly see the chairs, bureau, and other articles of furniture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
a vivid mental image
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now Bog's attention was diverted from Mr. Minford, and his heart was made to beat more rapidly by a new sight.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While he had kept both eyes closely fixed upon the inventor, he had looked with an oblique, or reflected vision, into the other window of the room.
