used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
anew
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
how long something has existed
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
in the past
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Youth was reasserting itself.
Maugham's
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From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
Meighan
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From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
Nora
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From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
Novelizationnoun
converting something into the form of a novel
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
and nothing more
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
ParamountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
Photoplay
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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
reassertingverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm
From this reading Youth was reasserting itself.
resentsverbUS /rɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
the state of being asleep
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
StarringadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
wakeningnoun
the act of waking
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
at the time that
From this reading When one is young, one resents the reaction after any strain not purely physical as if it were a premature symptom of old age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was dimly aware that it had its origin in something deeper than mere physical comfort; but for the moment, in that state between sleeping and wakening, which still held her, it was enough to find that body and mind seemed rested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Novelization of W. Somerset Maugham's Play Illustrated with Scenes from the Photoplay A Paramount Picture Starring Thomas Meighan Nora opened her eyes to an unaccustomed consciousness of well-being.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And it was only a short time ago that she had felt that never, never, could she by any possible chance feel young again.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Youth was reasserting itself.
