used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
awfulnessnounUS /ˈɔːfəlnəs/
a quality of extreme unpleasantness
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
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 The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, David.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
lilac-scented
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From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
M'ri
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From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
a particular point in time
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
with low volume
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
vine-latticed
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From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fragrance of lilacs was always hereafter to bring back the awfulness of this waking moment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
in or at the place that
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, and went down to the kitchen where M'ri was preparing breakfast.
a Caucasian
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The lilac-scented breeze of early morning blowing softly through the vine-latticed window and stirring its white draperies brought David to wakefulness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the first surprise at the strangeness of his surroundings came a fluttering of memory.
