used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
in a state of sleep
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
give a benediction to
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
caressingly
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From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
Catrina
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From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
without doubt or question
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
a small house with a single story
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
a special loved one
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
divisible by two
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
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 She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
ten 10s
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
new-born
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From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
and nothing more
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
in the near future
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
step-mother's
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From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Catrina had a more pleasant dream than she had known since her father died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
up to a particular time
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She awoke to find her face bathed in tears, and kissed the baby a hundred times, and in her silence prayed God to bless the darling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Catrina lay down beside her, and soon she dreamed that an angel came to the cottage and changed the darkness to light, that even her step-mother’s face grew gentle and tender, and her voice soft and low in that blessed presence.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
well-remembered
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From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her own weary heart grew light, and as she looked fondly at this angel, full of gratitude for her new-born happiness, she saw only the child before her, but clearly she heard these words, in the well-remembered tones of her father’s voice, saying:-- “This child shall be the angel of the house.”
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading After the little one had eaten her supper, Catrina undressed her, and wrapping her in a blanket, placed her in her own bed, patting her caressingly with her hand till she fell asleep.
