used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Papa, darling,” she cried, “is it you?
a special loved one
From this reading “Papa, darling,” she cried, “is it you?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
Eleanor
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From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
four-and-twenty
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From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Papa, darling,” she cried, “is it you?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Papa, darling,” she cried, “is it you?
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
THRESHOLDnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
very small
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON THE THRESHOLD OF A GREAT SORROW.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
which person or people
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading She woke smiling, like a beautiful infant who has always seen loving eyes watching above its cradle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I doubt, indeed, if she would have opened her eyes when she did, had not her father tapped at the door of her tiny chamber and told her the hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Papa, darling,” she cried, “is it you?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was nearly noon when Eleanor Vane awoke upon the morning after her journey; for this young lady was a good sleeper, and was taking her revenge for four-and-twenty hours of wakefulness.
