used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
anew
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The dawn helped, but Elsie was the chief agent.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
uttered without voice
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dawn helped, but Elsie was the chief agent.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The dawn helped, but Elsie was the chief agent.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
the first light of day
From this reading The dawn helped, but Elsie was the chief agent.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
deathlikeadjective
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
Elsie
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From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
divisible by two
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
frustrationnounUS /frəˈstreɪʃən/
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The dawn helped, but Elsie was the chief agent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
on one occasion
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
and nothing more
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
except for; apart from
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
unresponsiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈspɑːnsɪv/
not responding to some influence or stimulus
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Few people save certain bodily sufferers and certain victims of frustration know the infernal, everlasting perseverance of which pain, physical or mental, is capable.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
at the time that
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this morning, which was a Monday, she arose much earlier than in the rest of the week, and even before the dawn.
which person or people
From this reading I EARLY MORNING Elsie it always was who every morning breathed the breath of life into the dead nocturnal house, and revived it, and turned it once again from a dark, unresponsive, meaningless and deathlike keep into a human habitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She arose with her sorrow, which left her only when she slept and which was patiently and ruthlessly waiting for her when she awoke.
