used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
boarding-house
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From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
set up or found
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Spring outside, and spring inside.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
come together
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Spring outside, and spring inside.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
the season of growth
From this reading "Spring outside, and spring inside.
having a supporting base
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
Sylvia's
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From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MILL FARM Sylvia's sleep that night in Portland was profound.
(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 "Well, well," he said, turning to meet her bright eyes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
in or at the place that
From this reading She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
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 She dressed and went down to the dining-room of the boarding-house where they were staying, and found her cousin standing by the window looking out on the fresh green of tall elms that shaded the quiet street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sense of peace and safety had grown upon her from the time she took the train out of Boston with her new companion; and the next morning she awoke refreshed, in a chamber filled with sunlight.
