used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
Boru
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From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading Boru eyed the interloper with open disapproval.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
at any time
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Boru eyed the interloper with open disapproval.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
GalahadnounUS /ˈɡæləhæd/
(Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
interlopernounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Boru eyed the interloper with open disapproval.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
Janet
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From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Boru eyed the interloper with open disapproval.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
Phyl
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From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
worried and uneasy
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
term of address for a man
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
TonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a truce of sorts between the two animals; a truce not in any way to be confused with a peace.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Tonight Sir Galahad was cuddled down on her shoulder as well, for his own mistress was restless company.
in or at the place that
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
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 A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Janet spoke from the depth of her favorite chair where, as usual, she was ensconced with a book and Boru.
you've
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From this reading A BLUE MONDAY "Phyl, do come away from that window; you've been staring out into the dark ever since dinner."
