used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
anew
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
Betty
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From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
Clovercroft
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From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
footstoolnoun
a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
set up or found
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
HALLOWE'ENnounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
I'LL
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From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
engage in
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
MASQUERADEverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the way up from supper she had started to repeat a funny story which she had heard at Clovercroft that afternoon, and she kept on with it as Betty, having found her way to the table, struck a match.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lloyd started to follow, but, stumbling over a footstool, felt her way to the bed and sat down on the edge of it to wait for a light.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she stopped again, as the match went out with a sudden puff, as if a strong draught had blown it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE "I'LL make a light," said Betty, groping across the room with a handful of matches which she had taken from the box in the hall.
