Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

from appearances alone

From this reading There was apparently no one at home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was apparently no one at home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

the act of burning something

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

a small house with a single story

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

divisible by two

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

apart from; not including

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

the act of departing

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was apparently no one at home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

not any; not one

From this reading There was apparently no one at home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

according to the clock

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

unpleasantly

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

past form of “singe” — burn superficially or lightly

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was apparently no one at home.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Even little Josie, the orphan that helped his mother, seemed to have been drawn out into the road by the excitement of the night, and the house, except for a single lamp burning on the table, was in darkness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

at the time that

From this reading REFUGEES It was almost one o'clock in the morning when Code went into the parlor of his mother's cottage and sank down upon the ancient plush sofa.

in or at the place that

From this reading His eyes ached, and the back of his head and neck, where the fire had singed him, were throbbing painfully.

during the time that

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He thought of going up-stairs to bed, but remembered that his mother was not in, and decided he would rest a little while and then go out and find her.