used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
BROOKHOLLOW
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From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
a young person of either sex
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
ominouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːmənəsli/
in an ominous manner
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
Ruhannah's
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From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Like a goblin horn it sounded ominously through Ruhannah's dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
in or at the place that
From this reading The subdued light fell on a freckled cheek where dark lashes rested, on a slim neck and thin shoulders framed by a mass of short, curly chestnut hair.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Though it was still dark, the mill whistle was blowing for six o'clock.
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 She stirred in her sleep; her mother stole across the room, closed the window, and went away carrying the candle with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
work-worn
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From this reading BROOKHOLLOW The mother, shading the candle with her work-worn hand, looked down at the child in silence.
