used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
Bess
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From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
uttered without voice
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
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 She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
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 WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
set up or found
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
INJUNnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
light-heartedness
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From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
and nothing more
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She breathed deeply of the fresh, cold air, feeling as if she could fly with the birds.
without speaking
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
in the near future
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the rays of the sun
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thought of helping with breakfast prompted her to hasten, and soon she found the kitchen.
twitternounUS /ˈtwɪtər/
a series of chirps
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
directed up
From this reading A slight motion of the hand upward was the only reply, and the woman silently moved out of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
in or at the place that
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading An Indian woman was busily engaged getting the meal, as Bess entered, and she inquired of the woman where Mrs. West was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR AN INJUN” With the twitter of birds outside and glorious sunshine streaming through the opened window, Bess awoke early, feeling that the refreshing sleep had completely restored her energy and light-heartedness.
