used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading A quick blush rose to her cheeks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A quick blush rose to her cheeks.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
divisible by two
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
Lenora
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From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not yet," he replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A quick blush rose to her cheeks.
with speed
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not yet," he replied.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A quick blush rose to her cheeks.
cut with a saw
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lenora--even as she first opened her eyes--saw that he was looking at her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Is it time to go?" she asked quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
at the time that
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading ENEMIES I When she woke, Mark was sitting as he was so fond of doing on a low stool close to the hearth, with one long leg stretched out to the blaze, his elbow resting on his knee, his face overshadowed by his hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not yet," he replied.
