used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Kate," he said in a weak voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
Kate
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From this reading "Kate," he said in a weak voice.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
set afire or burning
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
Llwellyn
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From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Kate," he said in a weak voice.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
with low volume
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sir Robert stood in the middle of the pleasant room and looked at her.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The sunlight showed up the grey pallor of her face, the lines of sorrow and resignation, the faded hair, the thin and bony hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Kate," he said in a weak voice.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "Kate," he said in a weak voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
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 A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A long beam of late winter sunshine which had been pouring in at the opposite window and striking the door with its projection of golden powder suddenly framed, played over, and lighted up the figure of Lady Llwellyn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEATH COMING WITH ONE GRACE The door opened softly.
