used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
not accessible to view
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
Edelgard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
at any time
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
FlushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
a long fixed look
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
come to pass
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
heavings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
the act of retaining something
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Indeed, I discovered that after all it was not an advantage to occupy the lower bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
and nothing more
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
a human being
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
Queenboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
express in speech
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading While the rain was striking the roof with the deafening noise of unlimited and large stones I heard nothing of Edelgard, though I felt every time she moved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
at the time that
From this reading Under the impression that I had not closed my eyes all night I was surprised to find when I opened them in the morning that I had.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I must have slept, and with some soundness; for there stood Edelgard, holding back the curtain that concealed me when in bed from the gaze of any curious should the caravan door happen to burst open, already fully dressed and urging me to get up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is true that I had been dreaming I was still between Flushing and Queenboro’, so that in my sleep I was no doubt aware of the heavings of the caravan while she dressed; for a caravan gives, so to speak, to every movement of the body, and I can only hope that if any of you ever go in one the other person in the bed above you may be a motionless sleeper.
