used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
back-room
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From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
Dalbrook
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From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
decent-looking
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From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I saw her too.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I saw her too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
cut with a saw
From this reading “I saw her too.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tasteful arrangement of that humble chamber struck Theodore at the first glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I saw her too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading I will not, as you do; to worship her, As she is heavenly and a blessed goddess; I love her as a woman.”
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A decent-looking woman opened the door of the house in Hercules Buildings, and ushered Mr. Dalbrook up two flights of stairs to the small back-room in which Mercy Porter had lived her lonely life from year’s end to year’s end.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yes, but you must not love her.
