Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

how long something has existed

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

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 Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

any thing at all

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the act of burning something

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

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From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

plural of “cradle” — a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

a public toilet for men

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

on the contrary

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

in a spotless manner

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the afternoon of the following day Anne entered the common room of the Infirmary.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

precisely as stated

From this reading Two very old women sat with their chins in their hands and heads bent, motionless, neither hearing nor seeing anything outward.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

a Caucasian

From this reading Three others, their white pleated caps nodding at different angles, were making aprons.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At the far end, near the fire, a blind woman was knitting men's stockings.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.

a late time of life

From this reading In this large room, with high windows spotlessly clean, a fireplace at one end in which a sufficiently generous fire was burning, and before which were two wicker cradles; women for the most part in extreme old age of body rather than years were sitting in every possible attitude on the wooden seat which ran round the wall on three sides of the room.