used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORGOT SHE WAS A WIFE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
dew-wet
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From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
DoriannounUS /ˈdɔːriən/
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
Farnham
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From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading FORGOT SHE WAS A WIFE.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
GablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
inhaledverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪld/
past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
Mountcastle
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From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
Nita's
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From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
others
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From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FORGOT SHE WAS A WIFE.
sibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
sick-room
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From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
precisely as stated
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading And so Dorian Mountcastle, saved from death by Nita's brave efforts, lay ill beneath the roof of Gray Gables--the house of all others that the murderous old sibyl had warned him to avoid.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORGOT SHE WAS A WIFE.
at the time that
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
belonging to which person
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FORGOT SHE WAS A WIFE.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And very pale he looked that morning when the housekeeper entered, bearing a fancy basket, heaped high with dew-wet roses of all colors, whose fragrance filled the air of the sick-room with the perfumed breath of rosy June.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "From Miss Farnham, with her best wishes for your recovery," she said graciously.
