used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
how long something has existed
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
(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 This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
bed-chamber
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From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nisida gave her to understand, by a sign, that all was over.
put or send forth
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
CLOSETnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading NISIDA--THE MYSTERIOUS CLOSET.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nisida gave her to understand, by a sign, that all was over.
a young female
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
of an obscure nature
From this reading NISIDA--THE MYSTERIOUS CLOSET.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
NISIDA
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From this reading NISIDA--THE MYSTERIOUS CLOSET.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nisida gave her to understand, by a sign, that all was over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Nisida gave her to understand, by a sign, that all was over.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NISIDA--THE MYSTERIOUS CLOSET.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Nisida gave her to understand, by a sign, that all was over.
the act of using
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
at the time that
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This suit consisted of three apartments, communicating with each other, and all furnished in the elegant and tasteful manner of that age.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The room to which Nisida withdrew, between four and five o'clock on that mournful winter's morning, was one of a suit entirely appropriated to her own use.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The innermost of the three rooms was used as her bed-chamber, and when she now entered it, a young girl of seventeen, beautiful as an angel, but dressed in the attire of a dependent, instantly arose from a seat near the fire that blazed on the hearth, and cast a respectful but inquiring glance toward her mistress.
