used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
uttered without voice
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
CARLINGFORD
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
CHRONICLESnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
not accessible to view
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
JOSCELYN
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
the act of departing
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
set afire or burning
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
Mershon
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From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
not any; not one
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
Rahway
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From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
on the contrary
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Who says so?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Who says so?”
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
having a supporting base
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Printed by the Mershon Company, Rahway, N.J._ “We are to see each other no more.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
at the time that
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
which person or people
From this reading “Who says so?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AUTHOR OF “CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD” “HARRY JOSCELYN” “HE THAT WILL NOT WHEN HE MAY” ETC.
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 These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without was a misty night, whitened rather than lighted by a pale moon.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words were breathed rather than spoken in the dim recess of a window, hidden behind ample curtains, the deep recess in which the window was set leaving room enough for two figures standing close together.
