used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
anew
From this reading “It’s snowing again,” Arden answered.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
in the past
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It’s snowing again,” Arden answered.
any thing at all
From this reading “Has anything happened?”
Arden
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From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Has anything happened?”
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has anything happened?”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
It's
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From this reading “It’s snowing again,” Arden answered.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
snowingverbUS /ˈsnoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading “It’s snowing again,” Arden answered.
tappings
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From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
very small
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I awoke a little while ago and I heard tiny tappings against the window.
which person or people
From this reading “What’s the matter?” sleepily inquired Terry, who was in the other twin bed.
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 The Figure in Red Arden Blake fairly jumped into her bedside slippers, drew on a dressing gown, and in an instant was at the window.
