used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
the lower side of anything
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Ten years have elapsed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ten years have elapsed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
INFLUENCESnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
and nothing more
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
Rohais
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From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
situateverbUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪt/
determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten years have elapsed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INFLUENCES OF A GOOD HOME.
two-storeyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stillness that prevailed was only disturbed by an occasional sob from the husband, and the short irregular breathing of the dying woman.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband knelt beside her bed, holding his wife's hand.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On a stormy September afternoon, in a room of a two-storeyed cottage, situate at the bottom of the Rohais, a woman lay dying.
a late time of life
From this reading Ten years have elapsed.
