used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
Ann
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From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
Ann's
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From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
Betsey
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From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a young female
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
(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 It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
LODGING-HOUSE
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From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
held dear
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
engage in
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
and nothing more
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
Rosalie
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From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she put down her candle on the box and looked at the sleeping child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading LIFE IN THE LODGING-HOUSE True to her promise, Betsey Ann appeared in the attic the next morning at ten minutes to five.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed a shame to wake her; but the precious ten minutes were going fast, and it was Betsey Ann's only chance of hearing more of what had so roused her curiosity the night before; it was her only opportunity of hearing of some one who loved her.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Poor girl, she had only had four hours' sleep, and she rubbed her eyes vigorously to make herself wide awake, before she attempted to wake Rosalie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was lying with one arm under her cheek, and the other round the kitten.
