used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
anew
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
(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 "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
Kathrien
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From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
for more time
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading And from the crimson petals arose a faint, drowsy fragrance.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading The cool, velvety touch of the blossoms was like a living response to her caress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
in or at the place that
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She paused by the desk and lovingly caressed the rich, red mass of roses which, in memory of her uncle, she daily placed there.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Kathrien sank into the worn desk chair and gazed dreamily into the dying fire.
but in spite of that
From this reading "ALL THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS AGAIN" Late as was the hour, Kathrien yet lingered a few minutes longer in the room where that night her freedom and her life's crown had come to her.
