used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
CONTRASTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading INHARMONIOUS CONTRASTS.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
Ernestine's
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From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
divisible by two
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
INHARMONIOUSadjective
not in harmony
From this reading INHARMONIOUS CONTRASTS.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
invokedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
Johannes
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From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
not in physical motion
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
look attentively
From this reading The guardian angel, that Johannes had invoked to her side, forbade even her uncle's ghost to knock at her door, and still kept faithful watch beside her bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
a Caucasian
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed as if the whole house were aware of its sacred presence, for a quiet as of a church reigned among its inmates.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time for many years, she was not cheated of her repose by haste to go to her work.
but in spite of that
From this reading The morning sun streamed brightly through the white muslin curtains of Ernestine's windows, yet she still slept in peaceful and childlike slumber.
