used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
Carroll'snounUS /ˈkærəlz/
possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
a movement into or inward
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
entitiesnounUS /ˈentɪtiz/
plural of “entity” — that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
glimmersnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərz/
plural of “glimmer” — a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
immediately past
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
and nothing more
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
presencesnounUS /ˈprezənsɪz/
plural of “presence” — the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
cut with a saw
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
a special situation
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
unutterablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading There is, to a human being of Charlotte Carroll's type, something unutterably terrifying about entering, especially at nightfall, an entirely empty house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
at the time that
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In reality, the emptiness of it is the last thing which is comprehended.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Charlotte approaching the house, saw, first, glimmers of light on the windows, which were merely reflections ostensibly from the electric light in the street, not so ostensibly from other lights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is full to overflowing with terrors, with spiritual entities which are much more palpable, when one is in a certain mood, than actual physical presences.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst of it is it does not seem to be empty.
