used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
placed in a grave
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
columnaradjective
having the form of a column
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
put on clothes
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
negligentlyadverbUS /ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli/
in a negligent manner
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
peignoirnoun
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
SARPY
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From this reading ZULMA SARPY.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
unbuttonedadjectiveUS /ənˈbʌtənd/
not buttoned
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Zulma Sarpy sat in her bedroom, indolently stretched upon a rocking chair before a glowing fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a damp bleak morning, and the snow was falling fast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was attired in a white morning dress, or _peignoir_, slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and revealing the glories of a snowy columnar neck, while the hem, negligently raised, displayed two beautiful slippered feet half buried in the plush of a scarlet cushion.
ZULMA
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From this reading ZULMA SARPY.
