used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
aroused or activated
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
intentionally conceived
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
not accessible to view
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
how
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From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was the middle of the night, and people were meeting.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was the middle of the night, and people were meeting.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
Osborn's
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From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was the middle of the night, and people were meeting.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
only a very short time before
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
be seated
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
having a supporting base
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had not been seated there many minutes before she became singularly conscious, she did not know how, of some presence near her among the bushes in the garden below.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the middle of the night, and people were meeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
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 It was on such a night--she had awakened from her sleep to notice such stillness in Osborn's adjoining room, that she thought him profoundly asleep--that she arose from her bed to go and sit at her open window.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, something, someone, was standing in a corner, hidden by shrubbery.
but in spite of that
From this reading It had indeed scarcely seemed to be sound or movement which had attracted her attention, and yet it must have been one or both, for she involuntarily turned to a particular spot.
