Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

anew

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

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From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

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

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

with brightness

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

past form of “enamel” — coat, inlay, or surface with enamel

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

opinion or judgment

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

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

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

set up or found

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

coins made of gold

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

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

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

repetitive and persistent

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

fasten with a lock

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The air was hot and close, as if the first freshness of the morning was already past.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

with low volume

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

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

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

in the direction of

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Again through the heavy door came the knocking and the soft reassurance of a girl's voice.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

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 WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

in or at the place that

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

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

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

in a fanciful manner

From this reading Arlee sprang from the couch where she had lain down that night, not undressed, but with her white frock exchanged for the negligee she had found laid out for her among other things, and hurried toward the door where she had piled two chairs to supplement the lock--a foolish-looking barricade in the shining light of day, she thought, her lips lifting whimsically.

a Caucasian

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The daylight was streaming in the wide windows, striking brightly on the white enameled furniture which had glimmered so ghost-like through the wakeful darkness of the night, and flung back in dancing points of color from the mirrors and the glass and gold of toilet pieces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Again the knocking, muffled but softly insistent, and Arlee's eyes, heavy with tardy sleep, came slowly open, resting blankly on the glittering strangeness of the room.