used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
bracketnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "You may go, Sunia," said she coldly.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You may go, Sunia," said she coldly.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may go, Sunia," said she coldly.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
Olwen
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From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
having a point
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may go, Sunia," said she coldly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
Sunia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
very small
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Olwen tried to shut her eyes to all this creature comfort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As she walked in, she left the door open behind her, and halting in the middle of the room, she pointed to the way out.
well-trimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
at the time that
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room was now always warm and fragrant, a well-trimmed lamp on a bracket made a soft effulgence of light, candles were lit on the toilet table, and the carving on the ancient furniture shone with polish.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may go, Sunia," said she coldly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A FRESH START When Olwen came into her room that evening to prepare for supper, Sunia was curled up as usual upon the rug before the fire, mending some tiny rent in one of the young lady’s garments.
