used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
(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 She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
Annette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BREAKFAST AT REDFERN HOUSE.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
blotting-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading BREAKFAST AT REDFERN HOUSE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
having made preparations
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
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 Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BREAKFAST AT REDFERN HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
something that is lost
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
not any; not one
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
REDFERN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BREAKFAST AT REDFERN HOUSE.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annette was an early riser; she had slept soundly in her new, luxurious bed, and awoke refreshed and full of energy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
at the time that
From this reading When she had dressed herself carefully, and had disposed of her scanty stock of clothing in the big wardrobe that seemed to swallow it up, she was at a loss what to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She had read her chapter in the new Bible--with her mother's worn old Bible lying all the time on her lap--but there were no other books, and no work that she could do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have liked to have used her pretty blotting-case, but no one would expect a letter.
