used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
anew
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
react verbally
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
terminate
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
breakfasting
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From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
CLAIMEDverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
Dickenson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
moving swiftly
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
set up or found
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
lassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
a particular point in time
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
not any; not one
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
on one occasion
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
except for; apart from
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
be seated
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
spence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
the rays of the sun
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
a special situation
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
at the time that
From this reading THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I found the room empty, however, save for Dame Dickenson, who had spread a table for me between the fire and the window, through which I could see the waves curl on the lower beach and the sunshine break into flying sparks over the fine blue sea.
which person or people
From this reading Early as it was when I arose, the wee bit lassie who brought me the hot water said in answer to my inquiry that the other gentlemen had been gone since the daybreak, and declining her offer of breakfasting in my room, I went down to the spence, hoping that Marian might be there before me.
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 THE TREASURE BECOMES MINE, BUT IS CLAIMED BY ITS OWNER There was no sleep for me that night, and I lay awake till the clear day, watching the gulls fly across the window and waiting the time when I might see her once again.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I was never one to mince words when there was aught to be said, nor to put off settling until another time a thing which could be fixed upon the moment.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Sit ye down," I said to the little body, who was plainly of a rank and comprehension above the vulgar.
