adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
cannot
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From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
CAVEnounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
DWELLERnounUS /ˈdwelər/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
Eastern-looking
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From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
forest-covered
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From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
inconsequentlyadverb
lacking consequence
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
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 THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At last I opened my eyes and observed that I lay on a low bed raised about three inches above the floor, in an Eastern-looking room, large and cool.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
twiddlingverbUS /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twiddle” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DWELLER IN THE CAVE After this it seemed to me that I dreamed a long and very troubled dream concerning all sorts of curious things which I cannot remember.
window-places
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through one of these window-places I saw at a little distance the slope of the forest-covered hill, which reminded me of something to do with a child—for the life of me I could not remember what.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading As I lay wondering over the matter I heard a shuffling step which I recognized, and, turning, saw Hans twiddling a new hat made of straw in his fingers.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It had window-places in it but no windows, only grass mats hung upon a rod which, I noted inconsequently, worked on a rough, wooden hinge, or rather pin, that enabled the curtain to be turned back against the wall.
