used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
BLANCHE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
credibleadjectiveUS /ˈkredəbəl/
capable of being believed
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She turned her face into her pillow.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She turned her face into her pillow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She turned her face into her pillow.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
recurring again and again
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
only a very short time before
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun shone through the rosy curtains and a breeze fanned her opening eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned her face into her pillow.
waked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
at the time that
From this reading BLANCHE AURORA When Linda waked next morning, she had been dreamless for nine hours; sunk so deep in slumber after weeks of restless, fitful naps that the return to earth was a slow, scarcely credible process.
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 A soothing, rhythmic sweep of sound seemed saying, "Sleep _on_, Sleep _on_"; but a song sparrow perched on the corner of the sloping roof above her window was loudly declaring that it was ecstasy to waken.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The rapturous burst, often repeated, won her slow attention.
