used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
(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 All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
alley-way
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From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
corrodingnoun
erosion by chemical action
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
remove the dust from
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
a movement into or inward
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
brought together in one place
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
a man of refinement
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
Guly
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From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
and nothing more
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
come together
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
night-lightnoun
light (as a candle or small bulb) that burns in a bedroom at night (as for children or invalids)
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
not any; not one
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
and nothing more
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
pass-key
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From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
QuirknounUS /kwɜːrk/
a strange attitude or habit
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
re-united
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From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had the pass-key for the small door; so they shook hands and parted, just as the front door was being opened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
confined on all sides
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
in or at that place or location
From this reading All that surrounded him was darkness and gloom; for he had no lamp, and the night-light of heaven never entered there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
unsulliedadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading "Never more Shall hope's bright chain be gathered from the dust, And, re-united, glitter as before, Strong and unsullied by corroding dust."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a few moments Guly stood in the large old room, which was the only spot he could look upon as home.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When they reached the store door, Wilkins rapped before entering, and Guly, remembering that Quirk was within, and not wishing to meet that young gentleman, told Wilkins he would go to his own room by the alley-way.
