used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This was good advice, and I followed it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
Cophagus
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From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
wanted intensely
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
Ephraim
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From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This was good advice, and I followed it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
set up or found
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was good advice, and I followed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was good advice, and I followed it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
a human being
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
Susannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
carry out
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was good advice, and I followed it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
at the time that
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In half an hour afterwards Ephraim came in with a draught, which I was desired to take by Mr Cophagus, and then to try and sleep.
which person or people
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I fall in love with religion when preached by one who has the form of an angel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I awoke after a long, refreshing sleep, and found Mr and Mrs Cophagus sitting in the room, she at work and he occupied with a book.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When I opened my eyes, and perceived a female, I looked to ascertain if it was the young person whom Ephraim had stated to be Susannah Temple; not that I recollected her features exactly, but I did the contour of her person.
