used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
bedspreadnounUS /ˈbedspred/
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
well in the past; former
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
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 evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
foot-board
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From this reading Mrs. Martin lifted the limp thing and hung it over the foot-board.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
a long fixed look
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Mrs. Martin lifted the limp thing and hung it over the foot-board.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
held up in the air
From this reading Mrs. Martin lifted the limp thing and hung it over the foot-board.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Mrs. Martin lifted the limp thing and hung it over the foot-board.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
oilclothnoun
cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
RAYnounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
a special situation
From this reading Mrs. Martin lifted the limp thing and hung it over the foot-board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Westy was sitting on the bed and the oilcloth cover of his departed rifle lay like a snake upon the pretty bedspread.
Westy
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From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
at the time that
From this reading It was evident that when he had gone to his room to get the gun in obedience to his father’s demand, he had removed the cover to gaze at his treasure before handing it over.
in or at the place that
From this reading A RAY OF SUNSHINE Mrs. Martin gave Westy about ten minutes to regain his poise and then followed him to his room where his open trunk stood in the middle of the floor.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading “I’m going to ask him to put the gun in it,” Westy said wistfully.
