used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
Bertram
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From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
clothing in general
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
Eleanor
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From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
be the source of pain
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
reactionsnounUS /riˈækʃənz/
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
temperaturesnounUS /ˈtemprətʃərz/
plural of “temperature” — the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed that there might be no internal hurt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward morning, Eleanor managed to get a little sleep.
wakened
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From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was hopeful; she got that from the professional patter of temperatures and reactions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had roused from his shock in the night; had seemed to know where he was and what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
in or at the place that
From this reading When full daylight wakened her to the dull realization of her situation and burdens, she hurried into clothes, crept to the solid, old-fashioned best bedroom where they had put Bertram, and took counsel of the nurse.
