used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
ANCESTORSnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
bedclothing
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From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
Betty
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From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
CASSANDRAnounUS /kəˈsændrə/
(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
chimney-pots
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From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
rid of obstructions
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
at any time
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
irregularlyadverbUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələrli/
at an uneven rate
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
engage in
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
and nothing more
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
siftverbUS /sɪft/
move as if through a sieve
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
a male human offspring
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
THRYNG'S
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From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
tiledadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
at the time that
From this reading She had tried to put them one side that she might look out when she awoke, but she could see only chimney-pots and grimy, irregularly tiled roofs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Cassandra had placed her little son in the middle of a huge bed which nearly filled the small room she had been given in a hotel, recommended to her by Betty Towers as one where "nice ladies travelling alone" could stop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
a Caucasian
From this reading The child was dressed in a fresh white coat, and Cassandra had much ado to keep him clean.
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 She heaped him about with pillows and bedclothing to make a nest for him, and gave him a spoon and a drinking cup for entertainment, while she arranged her own toilet before a cloudy mirror by a slant ray of daylight that managed to sift through the heavy draperies and lace curtains that obscured the one high, narrow window of her room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH CASSANDRA VISITS DAVID THRYNG'S ANCESTORS It was a pleasant morning in London, with as clear a sky as is ever permitted to that great city.
