used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
Agatha
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From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
(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 Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
placed in a grave
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
Carmen
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From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
coverlid
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From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
assemble or get together
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
depressingly dark
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
the act of departing
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
Mauer
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From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
except for; apart from
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Agatha brought in a lamp, and all retired save Carmen; thus leaving her and her father alone together, undisturbed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading Mauer opened his eyes at the sound, and looked up vacantly as if he did not recognize Jonathan.
someone who visits
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the shadows of twilight began to gather on the gloomy sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
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 In the stillness which prevailed in the chamber of death, the door was heard to open, and some one entered noiselessly; but the draught caused by the open window closed the door sharply behind the visitor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mauer lay quiet, with his eyes half closed; while his daughter sat holding his hand in a loving clasp, her head buried in the coverlid.
