used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
Carey
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From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
DELIRIUMnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
Don't
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From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
be seated
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Carew hesitated, and then summoned the nurse.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
a flaw or weak point
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The nurse, looking into Molly's eager eyes, compromised for one half hour, in which Miss Dexter might lie on the sofa in a fur cloak.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Miss Dexter was to have one whole day in bed after the journey."
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 THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a big sofa befitting the largest bedroom in the hotel, and Molly lay back on its cushions with the peculiar physical satisfaction of weakness, resting after very slight efforts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE USES OF DELIRIUM "Don't you think I might get up and sit by the window and look at the sea, Carey?"
