used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TWILIGHT RIDDLE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
CeresnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
Eric
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From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
ground-glass
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From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
hanging-lamp
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From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
immediately past
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
set afire or burning
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading A TWILIGHT RIDDLE.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
rocking-chair
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From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
having a supporting base
From this reading He saw Frau Ceres reclining on a divan, a large rocking-chair standing before her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
TWILIGHTnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A TWILIGHT RIDDLE.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conducted through several rooms.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
at the time that
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun had set, but a golden haze enveloped valley, mountain and river, when Eric went with the servant, and from the corridor looked out over the distant prospect.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the last, where a ground-glass hanging-lamp was lighted, he heard the words, "I thank you,--be seated."
