used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She was alive to his every footstep in the house.
a quantity of money
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
bedclothesnoun
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
dearly loved
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading She was alive to his every footstep in the house.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was alive to his every footstep in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was alive to his every footstep in the house.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
muddlenounUS /ˈmʌdəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
and nothing more
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
portentsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtents/
plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
UNITYnounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
precisely as stated
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading To each, signs and portents are vital matters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was alive to his every footstep in the house.
look attentively
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading She noted the handwriting on envelopes and unfinished manuscript, the ashes knocked out of pipes, the amount of evening whisky consumed, and the morning muddle of pillow and bedclothes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading UNITY watched the beloved being as only a woman can watch man or a sailor can watch sea and sky.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading She noted every shadow on his face, every deepening line, every trick of his eyes, every mouthful that he ate, and the very working of his throat as he swallowed.
