used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Heavy-lidded, she glanced about her.
Ah
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From this reading Ah!
in addition
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
castenounUS /kæst/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Heavy-lidded, she glanced about her.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
Heavy-lidded
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From this reading Heavy-lidded, she glanced about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heavy-lidded, she glanced about her.
HERMITAGEnounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
ingratiatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
capable of winning favor
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
palletnounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
paving-stone
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From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
punitiveadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːnətɪv/
inflicting punishment
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
any competition
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
having come into contact
From this reading Also she was in sweet, ingratiating linen--the first fresh personal linen that had touched her in nine days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
at the time that
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
belonging to which person
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Once more she was in her own wide, gracious bed--of a different caste, of an entirely different race, from the second maid's paving-stone pallet, from that folding, punitive contrivance from whose output of anguish Mrs. Gilbert managed to extract a profit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PLEASANT HERMITAGE When she awoke, it was with a sweet, languorous sense of perfect comfort.
