used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
Amy
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From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
Elaine
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From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it time to wake up?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it time to wake up?"
and nothing more
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
a particular point in time
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
Peggy
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From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
picnickers
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From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "Did Peggy call?" inquired Amy stretching lazily.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE The picnickers had slept late.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then recollection came, and she raised herself on her elbow just as Amy opened her eyes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Is it time to wake up?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is it time to wake up?"
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Elaine was the first to wake, and she lay for a moment staring at the tranquil sky above her, unable to understand why she was not viewing the ceiling of her bedroom on Friendly Terrace.
