used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
anew
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later!
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
come together
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was still raining and the sky was the colour of lead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She was dreading to meet Jasper again, so she listened intently for awhile for any sound that might betray his presence.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She threw a cape over her shoulders and opened the door of her room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosemary thought that Jasper was still in his room, and she had a longing to get away from his nearness and out into the open.
