used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
chiffoniernoun
a tall elegant chest of drawers
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading He paused for a moment and eyed them doubtfully.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading He paused for a moment and eyed them doubtfully.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
a particular point in time
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
absolutely essential
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused for a moment and eyed them doubtfully.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He dropped the curtain at the door, placed his suit case on a chair and opened it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He paused for a moment and eyed them doubtfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
the upper part of anything
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the next few minutes he was busy distributing its contents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To do this it was necessary to light the gas in the bedroom and as it flared up, its light was reflected from the gleaming backs of a set of silver brushes which he had placed a moment before on the top of the chiffonier.
a Caucasian
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The two windows had white muslin curtains and a couple of uninteresting pictures hung on the walls.
