used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
anew
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
ColternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
set up or found
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
Jeanette
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From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
overtired
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From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST The morning of the day opened in a flame of rose and gold.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sitting up in bed with the first rays of light, Jeanette Colter found her hands clasped tight, her lips set, before realizing the cause.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Afterwards she smiled, but without any especial appearance of mirth.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder why I am so determined to win?" she asked herself half aloud, dropping back again on her pillow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She hoped to go to sleep for another hour if possible, or if not to sleep at least she would relax completely, so as not to be overtired.
