used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE JOURNEY.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
(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 Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
propose a payment
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Winnie’s head was tired and confused that night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
divisible by two
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Winnie’s head was tired and confused that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A STRANGE JOURNEY.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE JOURNEY.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Winnie’s head was tired and confused that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
at the time that
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
Winifred
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From this reading That night Winifred could not sleep.
Winnie's
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From this reading Winnie’s head was tired and confused that night.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Chief amongst these was the old fear about the swallows--the fear that they would go when she was not watching them, and that she would not be able to bid them good-bye and wish them a pleasant journey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Turn and settle herself as she would she could not even fall into a doze; and all kinds of troublesome thoughts kept flocking into her mind.
