used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
ADAnounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
globules
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From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This was her only pleasure and the only pleasant hour of the day.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
lollies
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From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
and nothing more
From this reading This was her only pleasure and the only pleasant hour of the day.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This was her only pleasure and the only pleasant hour of the day.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
quadrupednoun
an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
scrunching
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From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite 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 ADA MAKES A FRIEND Ada moved uneasily, opened her eyes and stared at the patch of light on the opposite wall.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading This movement awakened her completely, and stretching her limbs luxuriously between the warm sheets, she began to suck the lollies, at first slowly revolving the sticky globules on her tongue, and then scrunching them between her firm teeth with the tranquil pleasure of a quadruped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As she lay half awake, she tried to remember the day of the week, and, deceived by the morning silence, decided that it was Sunday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She thought, with lazy pleasure, that a day of idleness lay before her, and felt under the pillow for the tin of lollies that she hid there every night.
