used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
anew
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading My land, the power of training! of influence! of education!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
how
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From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading My land, the power of training! of influence! of education!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading My land, the power of training! of influence! of education!
immediately past
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
long-tense
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From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
a human being
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
PILGRIMSnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading My land, the power of training! of influence! of education!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
Sandy's
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From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
squealingadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading My land, the power of training! of influence! of education!
unspeakablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ripping and tearing and squealing of the nobility up and down the halls and corridors was pandemonium come again, and kept me broad awake.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
at the time that
From this reading THE PILGRIMS When I did get to bed at last I was unspeakably tired; the stretching out, and the relaxing of the long-tense muscles, how luxurious, how delicious! but that was as far as I could get--sleep was out of the question for the present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being awake, my thoughts were busy, of course; and mainly they busied themselves with Sandy's curious delusion.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
but in spite of that
From this reading Here she was, as sane a person as the kingdom could produce; and yet, from my point of view she was acting like a crazy woman.
