used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
(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 The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
aroused or activated
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
bed-time
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From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
DroopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
eight-thirty
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From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
impossibilities
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From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
It's
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From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It's pretty nigh eight-thirty," Droop cried.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
Rebecca'snounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
Saguenay
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From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
move hurridly
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were awakened next morning by a knocking upon Rebecca's door.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was not until, speeding due north with the unswerving obedience of a magnet, their vessel was sailing far above the waters of the upper Saguenay, that they at length sank to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN It was long after their bed-time and the two sisters were utterly exhausted; but as the mysterious structure within which they lay glided northward between heaven and earth with the speed of a meteor, Rebecca and Phoebe long courted sleep in vain.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The excitement of their past adventures, the unreal wonder of their present situation, the bewildering possibilities and impossibilities of their future plans--all these conspired to banish sleep until long past midnight.
