the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
a young person of either sex
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
clothing in general
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
set up or found
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
the act of departing
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
sombrelyadverb
in a somber manner
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On the steps he paused and looked sombrely back.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading _The child is eternal, and so are toys and tears and laughter.
the topmost one of two
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These remain._ The Man was leaving his own front door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
at the time that
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white pillars of the facade rose before him in stately fashion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading When the house is put in order by strange men, when the clothes that were worn and the tools that were used are put away, there will be found an upper room full of toys.
