adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSE AND BLANCHE.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
BLANCHE
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From this reading ROSE AND BLANCHE.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
headnounUS /hed/
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 great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
ROSEnounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE AND BLANCHE.
SiberiannounUS /saɪˈbɪriən/
a native or inhabitant of Siberia
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the table, which stood near the window, was deposited the knapsack of the soldier.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The great Siberian dog, who was lying close to the door, had already twice uttered a deep growl, and turned his head towards the window--but without giving any further affect to this hostile manifestation.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The orphans occupied a dilapidated chamber in one of the most remote wings of the inn, with a single window opening upon the country.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A bed without curtains, a table, and two chairs, composed the more than modest furniture of this retreat, which was now lighted by a lamp.
