used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
(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 Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
not any; not one
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
an educational institution
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
semblances
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From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading To an ordinary observer it had no claim to superiority over the other apartments, but to Mary it was a sort of shrine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Here was the mirror that had caught her passing reflection so often, that it still seemed to hold a thousand shadowy semblances of her in its shining depths.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
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 Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a pleasant room, with two windows looking out over the river and two over the garden.
WinsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Here in the low chair by the window her Princess Winsome had sat to read and study and dream all through her school days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "THE KING'S CALL" Left to herself in the room which she was to occupy for the year, Mary stood looking around with the keen interest of an explorer.
