used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
AzaleanounUS /əˈzeɪljə/
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
Dilling
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From this reading Her thoughts were of Raymond Dilling.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Sleep eluded her.
any strong feeling
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sleep eluded her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
not any; not one
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
and nothing more
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
Raymond
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From this reading Her thoughts were of Raymond Dilling.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep eluded her.
soul's
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From this reading Only at night, beyond the reach of prying eyes, did Azalea dare to open the doors of her soul’s concealment.
the season of growth
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her thoughts were of Raymond Dilling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Only then did she allow herself the freedom of the emotion that possessed her, and enjoy the warmth of a communion that no one could suspect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her thoughts were of Raymond Dilling.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Wide awake, she lay on her back, staring into the tepid darkness and listening to the whisper of a thin, spring rain.
