used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
for the reason that
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
Bertha
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From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
clackverbUS /klæk/
make a rattling sound
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
CLICKETY
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From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
unvarying in nature
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
provoking horror
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
not any; not one
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
ricknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading Her head ached from the constant noise and the lack of ventilation, her arms ached, her back ached, and she ached in every bone in her body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small, badly trimmed lamp swung from a hook above her head and occasionally dropped kerosene upon her; but she could not move away, because there was no room to move two inches in any direction.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It seemed to Bertha that the horrible noise and rattle had been going on for hours, and days, and weeks.
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading A Weird Night CLICKETY clack, rick rack!
