used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a young person of either sex
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
make right or correct
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
knobsnounUS /nɑːbz/
plural of “knob” — a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
immediately past
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
provided with artificial light
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
not any; not one
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
the state of being asleep
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
sterilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsterəlaɪzd/
made infertile
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
transomnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
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 It lit up the brass knobs on the walls, the spotless curtains, the large thermometer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a Caucasian
From this reading The light gleamed faintly on the white tiles.
William
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From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
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 The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
Winfield
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From this reading At One in the Morning William Bannister Winfield slept the peaceful sleep of childhood in his sterilized cot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An intruder, interested in these things, would have seen by a glance at this last that the temperature of the room was exactly that recommended by doctors as the correct temperature for the nursery of a sleeping child; no higher, no lower.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The transom over the door was closed, but the window was open at the top to precisely the extent advocated by the authorities, due consideration having been taken for the time of year and the condition of the outer atmosphere.
