used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
any thing at all
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
for the reason that
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
effortlessadjectiveUS /ˈefərtləs/
requiring or apparently requiring no effort
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
how
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From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
Januaries
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From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
thick-witted
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From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
up to a particular time
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Something wet was on my forehead--a kind of bandage that came down low across my eyes almost preventing me from seeing anything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One morning, it seemed the one on which I had planned to sail, I awoke in a strange room.
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 I knew it was strange because the sun was pouring in across the bed, and the sun never looked through my window at the Misses Januaries’ till late in the afternoon.
showing curiosity
From this reading This set me wondering in a slow, thick-witted manner.
but in spite of that
From this reading I did not much care how I came to be there--I felt effortless and contented; yet, in a lazy way, my mind became interested.
