used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that things got a bit confused.
(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 The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading After that things got a bit confused.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading After that things got a bit confused.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
true confidential information
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
intense or sharp
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After that things got a bit confused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
Joan
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From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
immediately past
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
most important element
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
and nothing more
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
not in physical motion
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After that things got a bit confused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The details seemed all hazy and blurred; only the main fact stood out clear and dominant, the fact that she had gone to his room.
precisely as stated
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
at the time that
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And then the events of the last night flashed over her mind, and for a while she lay very still.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading She had a recollection of being carried in his arms, of his bending over her and whispering "Little Joan," of his kissing her--but it all seemed merged in an exquisite dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When Joan woke the next morning it was with the consciousness that something had happened.
