used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
annulledverbUS /ˈænəld/
inflected form of “annul” — declare invalid
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
Laurent
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From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
lit-up
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From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
a particular point in time
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
Raquin
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From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Raquin had done her best to convey a coquettish aspect to the apartment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Laurent carefully closed the door behind him, and for a moment or two stood leaning against it, gazing round the apartment in anxiety and embarrassment.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A clear fire burned on the hearth, sending large sheets of light dancing on ceiling and walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was thus lit-up by bright vacillating gleams, that in a measure annulled the effects of the lamp placed on a table in their midst.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was one mass of white, and perfumed throughout, as if to serve as a nest for young, fresh love.
