used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
absorbsverbUS /əbˈzɔːrbz/
third-person singular of “absorb” — become imbued
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
how long something has existed
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Lady Caroline recoiled, and then—blushed.
a youthful male person
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
exuvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Little found objectionable features in the Hall.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
set up or found
From this reading Little found objectionable features in the Hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Little found objectionable features in the Hall.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little found objectionable features in the Hall.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
go away from a place
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
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 As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
Little'snounUS /ˈlɪtəlz/
possessive form of “little” — a small amount or duration
From this reading As Little left the house, Lady Caroline and a handsome boy of about Little’s age entered.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Little found objectionable features in the Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
panelingnounUS /ˈpænəlɪŋ/
a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
poresnounUS /pɔːrz/
plural of “pore” — any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
Raby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Lady Caroline recoiled, and then—blushed.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Little glared; he instinctively felt the presence of a rival.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
sacrilegiousadjectiveUS /ˌsækrəˈledʒɪs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Caroline recoiled, and then—blushed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading The bedroom ceiling is too low; the Elizabethan architects knew nothing of ventilation.
wainscotingnoun
a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
From this reading “This black oak ceiling and wainscoting is not as healthful as plaster; besides, it absorbs the light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The breach between young Little and Mr. Raby was slowly widening.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The color of that oak paneling which you admire is due to an excess of carbon and the exuvia from the pores of your skin”— “Leave the house,” bellowed Raby, “before the roof falls on your sacrilegious head!”
