used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
From this reading She closed her eyes again and buried her face in the pillow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
analysed
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From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
placed in a grave
From this reading She closed her eyes again and buried her face in the pillow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
CairnsnounUS /kernz/
plural of “cairn” — a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She snuggled like a stroked cat.
Chelsea
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From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed her eyes again and buried her face in the pillow.
true confidential information
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The lace edge tickled her ear pleasantly.
eau-de-cologne
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From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The lace edge tickled her ear pleasantly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She closed her eyes again and buried her face in the pillow.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The lace edge tickled her ear pleasantly.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She snuggled like a stroked cat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She closed her eyes again and buried her face in the pillow.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The lace edge tickled her ear pleasantly.
powderpuffs
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From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading She snuggled like a stroked cat.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading She snuggled like a stroked cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading The lace edge tickled her ear pleasantly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading VICTORIA stretched herself lazily in bed.
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 Her eyes took in a picture of Cairns on the mantelpiece framed between a bottle of eau-de-cologne and the carriage clock; then, little by little, she analysed details, small objects, powderpuffs, a Chelsea candlestick, an open letter, the wall paper.
