used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
power to direct or determine
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
put on clothes
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
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 For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
go away from a place
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
hear with intention
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
absolutely essential
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
not any; not one
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
Olwen
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From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
with low volume
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
Sunia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading On reflection she thought it would look better if she were to dress quietly, as though nothing had happened, allow Sunia to leave her, and then be, as it were, suddenly obliged to undress and go to bed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
(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 She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
in or at the place that
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ESCAPE Sunia awaited her—Sunia, with eyes that seemed to entreat, to expect—to listen breathless for some tidings.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For the first few minutes Olwen sat where she had flung herself, in her chair beside the hearth, fighting for the control she knew to be so necessary if she were to carry out the purpose taking shape within her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She owned, in a low voice, that she was not feeling well, and the ayah, in consequence, tended her with extra gentleness and no words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First she was inclined to announce that she would not go down to supper.
