used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
divisible by two
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
and nothing more
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
a particular point in time
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
a form of address for a man
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
shop-windows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What at this moment was Charles the First to her, or even Mr. Gladstone?
at the time that
From this reading When she reached her house she let herself in with her key and walked with secret steps into Harry's study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She sat back in the corner of her car with her muff tightly held against her breast as though to cherish close some knowledge treasured there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE LETTER Cynthia ran down the broad flight of steps into Westminster Hall, and skimmed across the historic flags of the ancient building without a pause.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She came out into Palace Yard and drove home through the dusk just as the lamps in the shop-windows were beginning to bring some gleams of cheerfulness into the black February streets.
