used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
in a state of sleep
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
ClothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
for this reason
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder where Jessica is?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder where Jessica is?
Jessica
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From this reading "I wonder where Jessica is?
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
nightgowns
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From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
Pasqual
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From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
with little or no delay
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
witty remark
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
transgressors
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From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading THE HUSH OF ANXIETY Mrs. Trent and Aunt Sally sat down alone to dinner.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Clothed in fresh nightgowns, and refreshed by generous bowls of bread and milk, they had been left in a darkened room to reflect upon the hard ways of transgressors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little lads were in their beds, recovering from the sound scrubbing Pasqual had given them.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I wonder where Jessica is?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder where Jessica is?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But reflection was unusual work for their active brains, and they had promptly fallen asleep; hence the profound peace which rested upon the house.
