used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
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 They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
the act of departing
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
attach to a support
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
pin-cushion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I should like a peep at the one overhead."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She said she wanted to get away from the parlors as far as possible."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No, we were going to," answered Isabella, "but afterwards Caroline took a freak to sleep in one of the rooms on the third floor.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading They looked at me wistfully as they turned to mount the stairs, but I did not enlighten them further.
wrenchingadjectiveUS /ˈrentʃɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading The wrenching of the pin-cushion from its place had given me an idea.
