used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away in the blackness a cock crowed.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Far away in the blackness a cock crowed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Far away in the blackness a cock crowed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come quickly, oh, do come quick."
crowedverbUS /kroʊd/
past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Far away in the blackness a cock crowed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Come quickly, oh, do come quick."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
opinion or judgment
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away in the blackness a cock crowed.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
not accessible to view
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Oh, morning, morning," she moaned.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Oh, morning, morning," she moaned.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, morning, morning," she moaned.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Come quickly, oh, do come quick."
with speed
From this reading "Come quickly, oh, do come quick."
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, morning, morning," she moaned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
suffocatingadjectiveUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Jenny lay awake in a darkness so intense, so thick, so material that her effort to repulse it produced an illusion of a suffocating fabric desperately torn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What ivory cheeks were hidden by the monstrous gloom, what sparkling eyes were quenched in the dry mouth of night!
