used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FURTHER FIND.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
Coverthorne
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From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A FURTHER FIND.
fobnounUS /fɔːb/
a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A FURTHER FIND.
a man of refinement
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
luggingverbUS /ˈlʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “lug” — carry with difficulty
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
as might be expected
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
having a supporting base
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I recognized the room, and had some hazy idea that this was a continuation of my summer holiday.
look attentively
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt too drowsy to reply, but languidly allowed the stranger to feel my pulse, which he did after lugging a huge watch out of his fob.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I awoke quite naturally, as though from a deep sleep, to find myself in bed, with Mrs. Coverthorne and a strange gentleman standing close by, looking down at me as I lay.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well?" said the gentleman, smiling; "feeling better after your nap?"
