used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
Alexina
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From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
Alexina's
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From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
Ballinger
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From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
placed crosswise
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
eucalyptusnounUS /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/
wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
Gora
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From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
Groome's
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From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He worked very hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He worked very hard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
a brief written record
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
not in physical motion
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
precisely as stated
From this reading He worked very hard.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I Gora closed the door of Mrs. Groome's room as the clock struck two, the old Ballinger clock that had seemed to toll the hours on a deep note of solemn acquiescence for the past six weeks.
in or at the place that
From this reading Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mortimer, during the past fortnight, had moved from the room adjoining his wife's to one at the back of the house, lest it should be necessary to call Alexina in the night.
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 Alexina still occupied her old room in the front of the house where the creaking eucalyptus trees sometimes brushed the window pane.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She crossed the hall and entered Alexina's room without knocking.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked very hard.
