used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUS WINS A NAME.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
DentnounUS /dent/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
GUSnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading GUS WINS A NAME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
for more time
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GUS WINS A NAME.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
not any; not one
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
witty remark
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER that night, Gus could no longer call the back room home.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
turning-out
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From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sally Dent performed the task she described as "turning it out" on the following day, and by night it was not only ready for another lodger, but another lodger had possession of it.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading She was struck anew with the beauty of the embossed cover and the watered silk lining.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading GUS WINS A NAME.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the "turning-out" process, Sally came upon the Bible, which she had already observed with much interest.
