5
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From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
anew
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
any strong feeling
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
the act of departing
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
plural of “head” — 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 Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
having a point
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
in the near future
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the head of the stairs Mrs. Davis turned dramatically and pointed to a door marked “5”.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
on a floor above
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “In there!” she said, the complicated emotion in her voice plainly indicating what was in there.
which person or people
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To her obvious confusion the door opened as she spoke, and a little, dark man, whom they guessed then and knew afterward to be the secretary, came out into the passage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading It was indeed a rambling sort of house, on three or four different levels, as country inns are wont to be; it did not seem possible to reach any one room from any other without going down and up again or up and down again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Bedroom They did not escape another dose of Mrs. Davis, who appeared soon afterward to announce that the big room upstairs was ready for them, and would they step up and mind their heads please, the stairs were that low.
