used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
any thing at all
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
Elettra
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From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
Elettra's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
and nothing more
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
a particular point in time
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
on the contrary
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
communicated in words
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And then in her dream, the scene of his first visit was acted over, and suddenly Veronica started up awake in the dark.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She must have uttered an unconscious exclamation, just as she awoke, for in a moment the door opened and she heard Elettra's voice asking her if she needed anything, but in a tone so anxious and changed that it seemed to Veronica to belong to her dream rather than to any reality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Veronica was well satisfied, and slept peacefully, dreaming of the pleasure she had given the old priest, and of the good which he could do with her money.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," answered Elettra, briefly, and she groped for the matches on the little table beside the bed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you there?" she asked, in the darkness, surprised that the woman should have come in so unexpectedly.
