used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
at or in the front
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
camp-life
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From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
fire-place
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From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
not any; not one
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
TIMON
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From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
interact in a certain way
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
at the time that
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She slept upon a liberal supply of blankets which Kitty had prepared for her upon the floor.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading TIMON OF THE WILDERNESS Jean awoke the next morning much refreshed after the good night's rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It felt nice to lie there with a roof above her and no weary journey ahead for that day, at least.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This was a treat after camp-life, and when she opened her eyes the Indian woman was cooking breakfast.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet daylight, but the room was quite bright from the dancing flames of the fire-place.
