the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
atoned
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From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
rid of obstructions
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
greatly pleased
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
dominoesnounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
a social unit living together
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
gingerbreadnounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/
cake flavored with ginger
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
How
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From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
a single distinct event
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost atoned for the defeats at dominoes.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
Louise
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From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He rolled over.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He rolled over.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
sampledverbUS /ˈsæmpəld/
past form of “sample” — take a sample of
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
the rays of the sun
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
at the time that
From this reading How pretty she had looked when she had opened the oven door, and how delighted she had been when he had sampled and approved her first gingerbread!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading HE SAVES FOR "FOUR ROOMS FURNISHED COMPLETE" The early Sunday church bells roused him to consciousness that the clear autumn sunlight was streaming in through the east window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
but in spite of that
From this reading The other members of the family were as yet not awake, so he stretched lazily and recalled, incident by incident, that blissful afternoon with Louise.
