used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many poorer quarters in a large city.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There are many poorer quarters in a large city.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
head-first
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From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
provoking horror
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Poorer quarters" is a nice vague term.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are many poorer quarters in a large city.
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 There are many poorer quarters in a large city.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Poorer quarters" is a nice vague term.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
soul-shattering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Poorer quarters" is a nice vague term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many poorer quarters in a large city.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
uncarpetedadjective
not carpeted
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "Poorer quarters" is a nice vague term.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I was walking home from a cheap restaurant in one of the poorer quarters of Paris.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was asleep and dreaming--dreaming dreadful, horrible, soul-shattering dreams--dreams that flung me head-first out of bed, and then flung me back into bed off the uncarpeted floor of my chamber.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But I did not wake--why should I?--it was unnecessary--I wanted to dream--I had to dream and therefore I dreamt.
