used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
(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 "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
a unit of instruction
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
for more time
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
Priscilla
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From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
not in physical motion
From this reading Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The room was almost dark, though the parting rays of light lingered longer there than in the rooms at the other part of the house.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In the way that he shall choose, God will teach us; Not a lesson we shall lose— All shall reach us."
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 Dr. Warner still sat, by the window, with an open book before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading IT was with a feeling of wonder and reverence that Priscilla Warner entered her father's study.
