used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
(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 The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
BRINKnounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading STANDING ON THE BRINK.
capriciouslyadverbUS /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/
unpredictably
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
having the place or position changed
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
not any; not one
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STANDING ON THE BRINK.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
Porthgenna
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From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
Rosamond's
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From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading No ghost, or dream of a ghost, disturbed the soundness of Rosamond's slumbers.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
having a supporting base
From this reading STANDING ON THE BRINK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STANDING ON THE BRINK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
veeredverbUS /vɪrd/
past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading She awoke in her usual spirits and her usual health, and was out in the west garden before breakfast.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sky was cloudy, and the wind veered about capriciously to all the points of the compass.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The first night at Porthgenna passed without the slightest noise or interruption of any kind.
