used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
(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 Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
uttered without voice
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
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 Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
EmbernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
set up or found
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
foursnounUS /fɔːrz/
plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
sconcesnounUS /ˈskɑːnsɪz/
plural of “sconce” — a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
having a supporting base
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
a quantity of money
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a slight movement in the shadow of the table drew his attention to the floor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
Whitaker
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From this reading Whitaker, half dazed, found himself standing in the doorway, regardless of his injury.
which person or people
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The moonlight paled and the windows turned black as the mellow radiance brightened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sum Fat was kneeling there, on all fours, above something that breathed heavily and struggled without avail.
but in spite of that
From this reading He saw, as one who dreams and yet is conscious that he does but dream, Ember lighting candles--calmly applying the flame of a taper to one after another as he made a round of the sconces.
