used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
in the recent past
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
Ralph
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From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
Rotha
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From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
a state of acute pain
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On every feature of his pallid face were traces of suffering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What of mother?” said Ralph huskily, his eyes traversing the kitchen.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
in or at the place that
From this reading A light burned in the kitchen, and another in that room above it where lately his father had lain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he reached the old house, Ralph was prepared for the results of any further disaster, for disaster had few further results for which it was needful to prepare.
which person or people
From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
Willy
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From this reading When Ralph entered, Willy Ray was seated before the fire, his hand in the hand of Rotha, who sat by his side.
