used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
Alice
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From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
in addition
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
bread-and-butter
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From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
put or send forth
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
the first light of day
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
easy-chair
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From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
(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 Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
the act of departing
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
and nothing more
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
PriamnounUS /ˈpraɪæm/
(Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
Priam'snounUS /ˈpraɪæmz/
possessive form of “priam” — (Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
receptaclesnounUS /rɪˈseptɪkəlz/
plural of “receptacle” — a container that is used to put or keep things in
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Alice prepared tea, bread-and-butter, and eggs, passing briskly from room to room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Escape_ One night, in the following June, Priam and Alice refrained from going to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alice dozed for an hour or so on the sofa, and Priam read by her side in an easy-chair, and about two o'clock, just before the first beginnings of dawn, they stimulated themselves into a feverish activity beneath the parlour gas.
on a floor above
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Alice also ran upstairs, cast a few more things into a valise and a bag already partially packed, and, locking both receptacles, carried them downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Meantime the whole of Priam's energy was employed in having a bath and in shaving.
