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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
in a state of sleep
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading And she was knitting fiercely in wool that was remarkably red and woolly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
GEOFFREY
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
not accessible to view
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
HOW
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pray what is it, Mrs. Trapes?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Pray what is it, Mrs. Trapes?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Pray what is it, Mrs. Trapes?"
RAVENSLEE
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading And she was knitting fiercely in wool that was remarkably red and woolly.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And she was knitting fiercely in wool that was remarkably red and woolly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
Trapes
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From this reading "Pray what is it, Mrs. Trapes?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
undisguisable
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From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
precisely as stated
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her chin was set at an angle somewhat grim, she was sitting very upright in her chair and, though scrupulously hidden from sight, her elbows--truly how portentous were the undisguisable points of those elbows!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RAVENSLEE CAME OUT OF THE DARK She was knitting; and opening sleepy eyes he watched drowsily and wondered what it might be and was minded to enquire, but sighed instead and fell asleep again.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She was knitting; knitting something in red wool, and opening his eyes again, he lay watching awhile and pondered dreamily as to what it could be she wrought at so busily, for the wool was so very red and so extremely woolly.
