used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOUD-CAPPED TOWERS AND GORGEOUS PALACES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
CLOUD-CAPPED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLOUD-CAPPED TOWERS AND GORGEOUS PALACES.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
GORGEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading CLOUD-CAPPED TOWERS AND GORGEOUS PALACES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
Lo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
PALACESnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading CLOUD-CAPPED TOWERS AND GORGEOUS PALACES.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
Rhoda
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From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
RossettinounUS /roʊˈseti/
English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
in a strange manner
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
TOWERSnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading CLOUD-CAPPED TOWERS AND GORGEOUS PALACES.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Dolly lay quite still; she felt strangely tired, and as if she had been for a very long journey, toiling along a weary road.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
at the time that
From this reading --Rossetti When Dolly awoke next morning Rhoda was dressed and her bed was empty.
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 window had been opened, but the light was carefully shaded by the old brown curtains.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Lo! what wrong was her life to thee, Death?
