Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

later than; following

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

anew

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

using the voice; not silently

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

lacking funds

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

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From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

provided with a frame

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

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From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

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From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the act of departing

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

full of life and energy

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

by chance

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

completely unclothed

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

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From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

above and across; more than

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

express in words

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

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From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

with low volume

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

in or at or to some place

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she spoke aloud, surprised at the effort it cost her, "Are you a dead nurse?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

the present time or age

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

precisely as stated

From this reading "Do I look very dead?" questioned the strange voice again, and the face above her broke into a rare smile.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.

in or at the place that

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

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 MISS WAYNE Peace awoke to find herself lying in a narrow iron bed, drawn close beside a window, through which she could see clouds of great, feathery snow-flakes swirling lazily, softly downwards; and not remembering where she was or how she came to be there, she murmured half aloud, "The angels seem to be shedding their feathers pretty lively today, don't they?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Maybe it's heaven after all," mused Peace to herself, "though I should think they would have dec'rations on the walls of heaven, 'nstead of leaving 'em naked."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What did you say?" asked a strange voice from somewhere in the background, and a sweet face framed in glossy black hair bent over her.