used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
a social unit living together
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
a young female
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
Lamars
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From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
held or filled or in use
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading "Percy!
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
trundleverbUS /ˈtrʌndəl/
move heavily
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of two smaller apartments between this and the kitchen was appropriated to Nell; the other occupied by the older children.
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 young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early hours were the rule among the settlers in those primitive days, and by nine o'clock all was darkness and silence in the dwelling of the Lamars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl was roused from her sleep in the middle of the night by something falling down the wall close to her side.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A bed stood in one corner of the large family room, a trundle bed beneath it, which was drawn out at night; and here slept the parents and younger children.
