used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
(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 Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
Bonifacenoun
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE CRASH, UP TOWN.
DagonnounUS /ˈdeɪɡən/
god of agriculture and the earth; national god of Philistines
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
apart from; not including
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
an act that fails
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
set up or found
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
NewtnounUS /nuːt/
small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
Newt'snounUS /nuːts/
possessive form of “newt” — small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
not in physical motion
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRASH, UP TOWN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE CRASH, UP TOWN.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CRASH, UP TOWN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was as solemnly still as the store and office down town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The moment Mrs. Dagon heard the dismal news of Boniface Newt's failure she came running round to see his wife.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Mrs. Dagon looked in at the parlor, which was darkened by closed blinds and shades drawn over the windows, and in which all the furniture was set as for a funeral, except that the chilly chintz covers were not removed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She found Mrs. Nancy Newt in her chamber with May.
