afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
eastwardsadverb
toward the east
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Her hat and gloves were already out.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her hat and gloves were already out.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
Julia
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From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her hat and gloves were already out.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
sitting-room
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From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
smoke-hung
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From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
stainingnounUS /ˈsteɪnɪŋ/
(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
uncarpetedadjective
not carpeted
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading In the still smaller sitting-room, visible through the open door, she could hear the hissing of her kettle upon the little spirit lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Julia rose at daybreak and, fully dressed, stood watching the red light eastwards staining the smoke-hung city.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But were they free, after all, these thoughts of hers?
window-sill
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From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her little room with its plain deal furniture, its uncarpeted floor, was the perfection of neatness, her bed already made, her little pots of flowers upon the window-sill, jealously watered.
