used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
FLOWER-FARM
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From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
a young female
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He sprang out of bed and threw open the window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
in the near future
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
Roland
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From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
and nothing more
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang out of bed and threw open the window.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He sprang out of bed and threw open the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His room was small and low and simply furnished.
in or at the place that
From this reading He presently remembered where he was: on Samson Island--the guest of a child, a girl of fifteen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FLOWER-FARM Roland, startled out of sleep by the sudden feeling of danger which always seizes us in a strange bed--except a bed at an inn--sat up and looked around him.
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 sprang out of bed and threw open the window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He was lying on a feather bed of the old-fashioned kind; the bedstead was of wood, but without curtains.
