used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
(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 In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
make calm or still
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
well in the past; former
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
set up or found
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
set afire or burning
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
for more time
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
a particular point in time
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
not any; not one
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
potionnounUS /ˈpoʊʃən/
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "See," the Dona Maria said tenderly, "see the spoon in the potion I had prepared but a moment before the poor suffering body found peace."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had departed for the day, the evening had flushed and died in the cool arms of night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
tumblersnounUS /ˈtʌmblərz/
plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
at the time that
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before the little Virgin, and about the spotless bed, where in purest linen slept the mother of the Dona Maria, holy candles had been lighted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the chamber of death there was now the breathless calm which follows when all has been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still unmolested stood the small stand covered with a fine drawn linen cover, upon which had rested for weeks the tumblers and bottles needed now no longer.
