Chapter I

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

later than; following

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

(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 "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

a line of approach

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

plural of “electric” — a car that is powered by electricity

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

put a harness

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

crowded or massed together

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

a narrow way or road

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

English writer of historical romances (1803-1873)

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

statues collectively

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading A touch of this grateful warmth came soft and perfumed down the steps, and a drawn Lazarus huddled in his rags and shivered.

arousing affect

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was a clatter and clash of harness as carriage after carriage drove up.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Outside it was cold and wet and sodden, inside was warmth, the glitter of electrics on palms and statuary and flowers, a sliding kaleidoscope of beautiful dresses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What's all this mean?" he growled to an equally indigent neighbour.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE By _Fred M. White_ Author of "The Crimson Blind," "The Weight of the Crown" A brilliant light streamed from the open doorway of No. 1, Lytton Avenue, making a lane of flame across the pavement, touching pinched gaunt faces that formed a striking contrast to the dazzling scene within.