used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sunrise among the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
in a state of sleep
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sunny’s mamma never could.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
at any time
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Sunny’s mamma never could.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sunrise among the mountains.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sunny’s mamma never could.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
not any; not one
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
Sunny's
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From this reading Sunny’s mamma never could.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Sunrise among the mountains.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Arriving here after dark, she knew no more of the place than the child did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunrise among the mountains.
a special situation
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
in or at the place that
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
which person or people
From this reading Who that has ever seen it can forget it?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But the first thing she did on waking next morning was to creep past the sofa where Sunny lay,--oh, so fast asleep! having had a good scream overnight, as was natural after all her fatigues,--steal cautiously to the window, and look out.
