used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
ankle-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain still swirled.
Cara
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From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
COMMONERSnounUS /ˈkɑːmənərz/
plural of “commoner” — a person who holds no title
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
confettinounUS /kənˈfeti/
small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
DISCUSSverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
the act of departing
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
illuminations
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From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
not in physical motion
From this reading His brain still swirled.
swirledverbUS /swɜːrld/
past form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading His brain still swirled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cara had gone to her rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH KINGS AND COMMONERS DISCUSS LOVE In the gardens of the hotel, the paths lay ankle-deep in scattered confetti.
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 In his own, at a window commanding the garden, Benton sat in an attitude of lethargic dejection, staring down on the lingering illuminations.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading Already the scores of lights were going out and those that remained shone on the wreckage of an entertainment ended.
