used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
Byrdsnest
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From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
companioned
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From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
Farraday
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From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
at a previous time
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
lovebirds
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From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
and nothing more
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now, as he sat opposite her, it seemed to him that the leaping firelight showed unaccustomed shadows in her cheeks and under her eyes, and that her color was less bright than formerly.
precisely as stated
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading James had been very busy at the office for some time, and it was two or three weeks since he had seen Mary.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINGS I One evening early in October Mary telephoned Farraday to ask if she could consult him with reference to the Byrdsnest.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Was it merely the result of her care of her baby, he wondered, or was there something more?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He walked over after dinner, to find her alone in the sitting room, companioned by a wood fire and the two sleeping lovebirds.
