adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
godnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
hinderancenoun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
Miriam's
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From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
Parsloe
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From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
Trednoke's
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From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there was more accommodation in the old house than sufficed for its present inhabitants, it followed that each of them had a regal allowance of rooms.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading General Trednoke’s household went early to bed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading And when Grace Parsloe became one of the occupants, she was allotted two commodious apartments at the extremity of the left wing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They communicated, through long windows, with the veranda in front, and by means of doors with the passage, or hall, traversing the house from end to end.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading If, therefore, she happened to be sleepless, she might issue forth into the garden, and wander about there without let or hinderance until she was ready to accept the wooing of the god of dreams; or, if supernatural terrors daunted her, she could in a few seconds transfer herself and her fears to Miriam’s chamber, which occupied the same position in the right wing that hers did in the left.
