used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
AquilanounUS /ˈækwələ/
a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
Duwamish
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From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
located inward
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
held up in the air
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
OlympicadjectiveUS /oʊˈlɪmpɪk/
of or relating to the Olympic Games
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
OPTIONnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
RainiernounUS /reɪˈnɪr/
a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
snow-peaks
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From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
Southeastwardnoun
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Southeastward, from her alcove, lifted the matchless, solitary crest of Rainier.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
Tisdale's
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From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The small table, placed near an open casement, allowed her to enjoy both views.
Vivian
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From this reading THE OPTION Vivian count stood on the first hill.
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 brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
Weatherbee
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From this reading It was the morning following the cruise on the _Aquila_, and Mrs. Weatherbee was taking a light breakfast in her room.
Weatherbee's
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From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The brick walls of the business center filled the levels below, and Mrs. Weatherbee's windows, like Tisdale's, commanded the inner harbor rimmed by Duwamish Head, with a broader sweep of the Sound beyond framed in wooded islands and the snow-peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
