used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
any thing at all
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading His own rugs were his armament.
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
filthinessnoun
a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His own rugs were his armament.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
omnipresentadjectiveUS /ˌɑːmnɪˈprezənt/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own rugs were his armament.
Paleologue
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From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
RANOVICA
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From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading His own rugs were his armament.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This room impressed chiefly by its omnipresent suggestions of profound filthiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
precisely as stated
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He feared to touch anything in it--the chairs, the walls, the very coverlet on the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
at the time that
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
which person or people
From this reading THE BURNING OF RANOVICA There were two beds in the room, and one was occupied already by Louis de Paleologue, who lay in a heavy stupor, but was not properly asleep.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Faber had slept in such rooms before--in the old wild days when he had travelled in Western America to sell revolvers to a Christian people, who were set upon shooting other Christians.
