used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
BARRASFORD
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From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
ELIZA
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From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
fluttersnounUS /ˈflʌtərz/
plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
located inward
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
immediately past
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Midsummer morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Midsummer morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
that's
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From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EZRA BARRASFORD sits crouched over the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
in or at the place that
From this reading As she sinks to a chair to recover her breath, the paper flutters to the floor, where she lets it lie, and sits staring before her._ ELIZA: So that’s the last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading ELIZA BARRASFORD, looking old and worn, and as if dazed by a shock, comes from the ben, or inner room, with a piece of paper in her hand.
