used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
make calm or still
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
Dorn
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From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
Erik
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From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Religion was Mama Turpin's favored topic.
fishing-boats
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From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
MamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
with low volume
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
rambledverbUS /ˈræmbəld/
past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Religion was Mama Turpin's favored topic.
rocking-chair
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From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading With Mama Turpin he held interminable talks that rambled on through the night at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Religion was Mama Turpin's favored topic.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
TurpinnounUS /ˈtɜːrpɪn/
English highwayman (1706-1739)
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
Turpin's
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From this reading Religion was Mama Turpin's favored topic.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A calm had fallen upon Erik Dorn, an unconsciousness of self.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Religion was Mama Turpin's favored topic.
belonging to which person
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He sprawled through the sunny days, staring at the sea with Rachel or walking alone to the fishing-boats at the other end of the village, or sitting with Mama Turpin, the old woman in whose cottage they lived.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her round body in a rocking-chair, her seamed, vigorous face raised toward the sky, the old woman would fall into a dream and talk quietly of her God.
