used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading There was no other available space.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
for the reason that
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
Bess
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From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
at any time
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
Kimball
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From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
for more time
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no other available space.
OarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no other available space.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
self-evidentadjective
evident without proof or argument
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was no other available space.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or The Secret of the Red Oar Four girls sat on four chairs, in four different corners of the room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no other available space.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
valises
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From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They sat on the chairs because they were really too tired to stand longer, and the reason for the occupancy of the corners of the apartment was self-evident.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, dear!" sighed Cora Kimball, as she gazed helplessly about, "will we ever be finished, Bess?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the center of the chamber was littered to overflowing with trunks, suitcases and valises, in various stages of being packed, and from them overflowed a variety of garments and other accessories of a journey.
