used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
in actual fact
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
Adele
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From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
(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 gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
awaked
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From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
candle-light
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From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
dearly loved
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
put on clothes
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
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 She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
being one more than seven
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
glorifyingverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
Hohenwald
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From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
immediately past
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
Lucie
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From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
Lucie's
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From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
on the contrary
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
To recall to mind.
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
the state of being asleep
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
the season of growth
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lucie hastily left her bed, and was proceeding to dress, when there came a low knock at her door.
in the direction of
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was habitually an early riser, but the fatigue of the previous day and evening had prevented her from sleeping until towards morning, and she did not awake until eight o'clock from her dreamless and refreshing slumber.
at the time that
From this reading The tempest had spent its fury in the night, and the sun shone warm and bright into Lucie's bedroom when she awaked at a rather late hour the next morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
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From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She gazed around her in some bewilderment, and could not at first remember where she was; but in an instant all the past, her parting from her dear Adele, her journey hither, and last night's adventures, flashed upon her mind, and brought with them the consciousness that she was actually in Castle Hohenwald.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If her room had looked pretty and comfortable by candle-light on the previous evening, it was positively charming now, with a bunch of fresh spring flowers, which she had not seen the night before, upon a little table between the windows, and the sunlight glorifying the landscape without.
