actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/
plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Indeed, she did not sleep until after the rain had stopped.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
Dolores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
dénouement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
EntertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she did not sleep until after the rain had stopped.
located inward
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
Seff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
star-guest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Indeed, she did not sleep until after the rain had stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often during that first night after the dénouement at Seff’s she had need to remind herself of the fact and of the sleep needs of the actor lady in the adjoining star-guest chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading It was hard, though, not to cry, when she kept thinking of her father lying underneath his sod blanket out in the rain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Indeed, she did not sleep until after the rain had stopped.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was true of the haven paid for in advance by Dolores Trent--true as thin.
at the time that
From this reading “When hall bedrooms are alcoves in disguise”--so said the Royal Entertainer--“their inner walls are likely to be thin.”
