used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
Alora
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From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
DECOYED
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From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Jones?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
on one occasion
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
having a supporting base
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
unimpressiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpresɪv/
not capable of impressing
From this reading At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Presently a sharp knock sounded upon her door.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading DECOYED The excitement of being once more in a big city rendered Alora Jones wakeful on that eventful Tuesday morning following her arrival in Chicago.
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 At daybreak she rose and peered trough the window into a gray and unimpressive side street; then, disinclined to return to bed, she slowly began dressing.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Somewhat surprised, she opened it far enough to see a middle-aged woman attired in nurse's uniform standing in the dim hallway.
