used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE CORRESPONDENCE.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
intentionally conceived
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE CORRESPONDENCE.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
a movement into or inward
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
Horn'snounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE CORRESPONDENCE.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE CORRESPONDENCE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, in particular, a startling appearance of familiarity in a certain picture which hung upon the wall, beyond the foot of the bed.
at the time that
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had a dreamy impression that she had slept in this little white room many times before.
white-washed
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From this reading The little white-washed bedroom, with its simple furniture, seemed like a vision of the past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When "Cobbler" Horn's secretary awoke next morning, she experienced a return of the feeling of familiarity with her surroundings of which she had been conscious on first entering the house.
