used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was almost stifled.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
the act of burning something
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
dressing-gown
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From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
at any time
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
Huberts
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From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
immediately past
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
for more time
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
easily agitated
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
more desirable than another
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading She was almost stifled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for Angelique to sleep that night.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A nervous wakefulness kept her burning eyelids from closing, and her extreme weakness seemed greater than ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
at the time that
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
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 Putting on a dressing-gown and warm slippers, she crept along slowly as far as the window, which she opened wide.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Huberts had gone to their room, and at last, when it was near midnight, so great a fear came over her that she would die if she were to remain longer in bed, she preferred to get up, notwithstanding the immense effort required to do so.
