used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
DartmouthnounUS /ˈdɑːrtməθ/
a college in New Hampshire
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
at any time
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
Ilam
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From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
Ilams
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From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
low-ceiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
not in physical motion
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
and nothing more
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading On the ground floor were the reception rooms and kitchen offices; on the first floor were the principal bedrooms; and above these was a low-ceiled floor of servants’ bedrooms.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a large house, a bungalow more by the character of its architecture and its many balconies, than by its size and shape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
which person or people
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the bungalow of the Ilams there remained only two persons who were legally entitled to be there, and those persons were Mrs. Ilam, motionless for ever, but with her bright, tragic eyes staring continually at the same point in the ceiling, and Rosie Dartmouth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Most bungalows are long and low; this one was long without being low.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These two women, however, were decidedly not alone in the house.
