used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
(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 In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
put or send forth
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
Cudger
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From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
dearthnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
end-wall
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From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
Ryder
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From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
cut with a saw
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
a lightweight cord
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIDAL NIGHT The excitement among the guests had now spread to the floors above.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An especially arranged string of lights over the picture cast the proper glow upon it.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Too, there was a noticeable dearth of serving people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The corridors and parlor were ablaze with electric lights, and Ryder saw the great picture, covering half the further end-wall of the room, about which Mr. Cudger was making such a row at the clerk's desk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the parlor on this second floor into which Ryder glanced curiously on his way to his own rooms, was a crowd of women with a sprinkling of husbands, discussing the situation in varying degrees of anxiety.
