used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
bedfellownounUS /ˈbedfeloʊ/
a temporary associate
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
Betty's
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From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
flunounUS /fluː/
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
an established custom
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
HostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
jerkingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/
an abrupt spasmodic movement
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
and nothing more
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
Sanderson's
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From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
she's
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From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
SleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
sneezedverbUS /sniːzd/
past form of “sneeze” — exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
SYMPTOMSnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sleepily she rubbed a hand across her face, then sneezed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Goodness, she's got the 'flu'!" cried Grace in alarm, as she sat up in bed, jerking the covers from her now fully aroused bedfellow.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading So it was this morning, just after the sun had streamed in through the two big east windows and settled on the tip of Betty's upturned little nose in a most provocative manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALARMING SYMPTOMS The girls awoke one morning several days later--days of routine duty at the Hostess House--with the delightful sensation of something good impending.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Crowded as they were in the one big room for Mrs. Sanderson's accommodation, they had formed the habit of talking over their prospective fun before the actual work and hurry and bustle of the day began.
