used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
placed crosswise
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
JACK-IN-THE-BOXnoun
plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
set afire or burning
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A flare of light almost blinded her eyes.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading "What a waste of candles!" scolded Miss Terry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "What a waste of candles!" scolded Miss Terry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a waste of candles!" scolded Miss Terry.
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 JACK-IN-THE-BOX Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every window opposite her along the block, as far as she could see, was illuminated with a row of lighted candles across the sash.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The soft, unusual glow threw into relief the pretty curtains and wreaths of green, and gave glimpses of cosy interiors and flitting happy figures.
