used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading She sank on a divan.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
etherial
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From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
Garth
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From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
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 Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
LIFELESSadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
matedadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtɪd/
mated sexually
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
McDonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She sank on a divan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
and nothing more
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She sank on a divan.
cut with a saw
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sank on a divan.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIFE BY THE LIFELESS HAND He heard McDonald open and close the front door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he looked it suddenly occurred to him that Reed, since he had lost Taylor as a friend, might crave more than friendship from the widow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
on a floor above
From this reading But at first Garth saw only the widow, and he marveled that one so young and lovely in an etherial sense should have been mated with the elderly invalid upstairs.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then the widow entered, followed by a young man with an abundance of dark hair curling over a low forehead and shading eyes a trifle too deep set.
