used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
from appearances alone
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
completely unclothed
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a young female
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
immediately past
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
on one occasion
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
and nothing more
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Steadfastly she watched the passers-by.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A book which she had apparently been reading had fallen neglected onto the floor.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
SteadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Steadfastly she watched the passers-by.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Steadfastly she watched the passers-by.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her delicate, expressive features were more than once illuminated with joy, only to be clouded, a moment later, with disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
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 RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RUTH In the topmost chamber of the last of a row of somber gray stone houses in Adam Street a girl with a thin but beautiful face and large, expectant eyes sat close to the bare, uncurtained window, from which it was possible to command a view of the street below.
a late time of life
From this reading The color came and went in her cheeks, as though, indeed, she were more sensitive than her years.
