used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM OF SAFETY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
aren't
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From this reading “Mother, aren’t you awake?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “Mother, aren’t you awake?”
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM OF SAFETY.
dressing-gown
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From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
Haven't
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From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
Ismay
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From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
isn't
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From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
go away from a place
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
milkmannounUS /ˈmɪlkmæn/
someone who delivers milk
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother, aren’t you awake?”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DREAM OF SAFETY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
peevishlyadverb
in a peevish manner
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Haven’t you any money?”--running her fingers impatiently over the bedroom door.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading A DREAM OF SAFETY.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
Trelane's
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From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
except if; if not
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
won't
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From this reading “Mother,” she repeated, “there isn’t any milk, and the milkman won’t leave us any unless we pay for it.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Ismay, wrapped in an old flannel dressing-gown, stood knocking sharply at Mrs. Trelane’s bedroom door, her knuckles blue with cold and her face set peevishly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mother, aren’t you awake?”
