used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
bed-coverlet
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From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
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 AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hi, Dolly; I say!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Hi, Dolly; I say!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
held dear
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
a light shade of red
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
express in words
From this reading “Hi, Dolly; I say!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
in the near future
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
STROLLnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
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 Pink roses clambered over the wall paper, and over the chintz hangings and furniture, and over the soft, dainty bed-coverlet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was much more attractive than her room at Aunt Helen’s, and as Dolly loved pretty things, she gave a little sigh of content and nestled comfortably into her pillows.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Then she heard Dick’s voice whispering through the closed door between their rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading AN EARLY STROLL Soon after daybreak next morning, Dolly woke, and surveyed with satisfaction her pretty room.
