used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
in a state of sleep
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
awaking
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From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
next to; at the side of
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
Eastercove
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From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
Esme's
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From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
divisible by two
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
at any time
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We loved home too well for that.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We loved home too well for that.
temporary military shelter
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
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 Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
held dear
From this reading We loved home too well for that.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
not any; not one
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
a light shade of red
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
in the near future
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
not in physical motion
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
up to a particular time
From this reading Well, as I knew it, it seemed as if I had not till then ever been there before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We loved home too well for that.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
precisely as stated
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
at the time that
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
in or at the place that
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
which person or people
From this reading I do not mean so much the actual waking; that of course is always a little confusing, even if only in a different _room_ from the one you are used to, and I was particularly accustomed to my own room at Eastercove, as we were not people who went away very much.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
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 No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading No, though I rubbed my eyes and stared about me and wondered why the window had changed its place, I soon remembered where I was, especially when I caught sight of Esme's little bed beside mine, and of Esme's pink cheeks and bright hair as she lay fast asleep still, looking like a comfortable doll.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'YOU DO UNDERSTAND SO WELL, MAMMA' I shall never forget the first morning's awaking in the Hut.
