used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
the act of burning something
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
placed crosswise
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
EDGEDadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
HALEnounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
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From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
a room where books are kept
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It never fails, Joe, if I am hungry, Mrs. Hale is always late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
and nothing more
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Hello!” he exclaimed, catching sight of Major Richards standing in front of the fireplace.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On finding only a solitary light burning, he stopped and switched on the other lamps until the library was flooded with light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EDGED TOOLS ROBERT HALE crossed the central hall and entered the library with characteristic haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Glad you are ready for dinner.
