used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
(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 THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
Armathwaite's
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From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
Baluchistan
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From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
Betty
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From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
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 DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
BlandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
traveling across
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
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 Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
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 Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
pre-empted
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From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
stained-glass
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From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
male cat
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, he was early aroused by the morning sun, and was up and about long before Mrs. Jackson or Betty put in an appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
Whittaker
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From this reading Percy Whittaker occupied the westerly front room, Marguerite had pre-empted the easterly one, and Armathwaite's room lay in the north-east angle.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Crossing the landing afterwards, meaning to look in on Percy Whittaker, he glanced at the now oddly familiar black figure in the stained-glass window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DAWN OF A BLACK FRIDAY There were three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor of the Grange, all nearly of equal size, and remarkably spacious, since they corresponded in area with the rooms beneath.
zincnounUS /zɪŋk/
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
From this reading For lack of the bath which he had been prevented from ordering through Tom Bland, he splashed in an old-fashioned shallow zinc contrivance which reminded him of former days in Baluchistan.
