anew
From this reading Then sleep again overpowered me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
conductor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
divisible by two
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
Harrod'snounUS /ˈherədz/
possessive form of “harrod” — English merchant who expanded his father's shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905)
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then sleep again overpowered me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Then sleep again overpowered me.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Then sleep again overpowered me.
the state of being asleep
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
SummersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
required or under orders
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then sleep again overpowered me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
not known
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had been sleeping somewhat uneasily, curled up on one of the seats.
Vinton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
at the time that
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I was dimly conscious of the fact that at some unknown hour in the night another telegram had been received referring to Vinton, and that Miss Summers was wide awake when it came.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Early in the morning, earlier even than I had supposed possible, the conductor's voice was heard announcing to somebody that we would be in New Orleans in less than half an hour.
but in spite of that
From this reading I remember Harrod's bending over and kissing her, and hearing the words, "That is better yet."
