Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

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From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

set up or found

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

plural of “landing” — an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

above and across; more than

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading If the room looked crowded, it was not at least with the presence of over much furniture.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading UP THE STAIRS.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading UP THE STAIRS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

in a messy, untidy manner

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UP THE STAIRS.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

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 A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SMALL room in the top story but one of the house, was that to which Ailie was led by her companion, with one long narrow window, the broken diamond-shaped panes of glass being mended not untidily with rag.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Other similar windows might be seen in the building opposite, at a distance of some few yards, with haggard faces in them here and there.

but in spite of that

From this reading Being so high up in the confined street, such daylight as yet remained found freer entrance than below, and the darkness was some degrees less advanced than on the staircase and landings.