used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Night at the Maze.
(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 The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
Andinnian
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From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Night at the Maze.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
and nothing more
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
MazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading A Night at the Maze.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Night at the Maze.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
term of address for a man
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Night at the Maze.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
Throcton
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From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
Throcton's
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From this reading At Mr. Throcton's death the property was put up for sale and was bought by Sir Joseph Andinnian, furniture and all, just as it stood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
wainscotingnoun
a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Maze was an old-fashioned, curious house inside, full of angles and passages and nooks and corners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows were all casement windows with the exception of two: into those, modern sashes of good size had been placed by the late owner and occupant, Mr. Throcton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its rooms were small, and not many in number, the principal ones being fitted up with dark mahogany wainscoting.
