afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
air-shipverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
(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 NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Rebecca asked.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
at any time
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
set up or found
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
How
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From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
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 NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
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 NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
not any; not one
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
Rebecca'snounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
not in physical motion
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
TIESnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even the noise of the machinery was stilled, and the two sisters dressed together in Rebecca's room for company's sake.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading There was something uncanny in the total silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
we've
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From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
at the time that
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEW TIES AND OLD RELATIONS How long they slept after their extraordinary experience with the runaway air-ship neither Rebecca nor Phoebe ever knew; but when they awoke all was still, and it was evidently dark outside, for no ray of light found its way past the hangings they had placed over their windows.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose we've arrived in Infinite Space yet?"
