adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
bareleggedadjective
having the legs uncovered by clothing
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
incrustations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
lacquernounUS /ˈlækər/
a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
Nana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A curtain had been drawn to, so that the bed lay flooded with shadow.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
sulkingverbUS /ˈsʌlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had returned to her that evening after a three days sulking fit.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A sigh became audible; then a kiss broke the silence, and Nana, slipping off the coverlet, sat for a moment or two, barelegged, on the edge of the bed.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Toward one in the morning, in the great bed of the Venice point draperies, Nana and the count lay still awake.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room, which was dimly illumined by a lamp, seemed to slumber amid a warm, damp odor of love, while the furniture, with its white lacquer and silver incrustations, loomed vague and wan through the gloom.
