used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
for a limitless time
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
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From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
not any; not one
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mere joy of living, that so often thrilled her in the morning, she seemed to have lost forever.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The twilight that reigned in this subterranean apartment, the sudden recollection of the grim disasters of the previous day, the discomfort that resulted from sleeping fully dressed, and the sensation of utter loneliness that came over her, combined to render her awakening painful.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading The Princess Hilda opened her eyes wearily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleep had brought with it no refreshment, no exhilaration.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading She had slept for several hours, but her first sensation as she woke was one of utter misery.
