used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
in the past
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
conjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
dark-greenadjective
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
at any time
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
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 He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
not one, and not any
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
not in physical motion
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A tired memory which seemed flatter and duller than it had ever been before, ran through his soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stayed a long time in front of the bed with the deliberate intention of conjuring up those emotions which he felt it was his duty to feel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But none of the emotions which George had expected stirred within him.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He murmured the word "mother," he tried to imagine the way in which she had lain here in this bed for many days and nights.
a late time of life
From this reading His mother's bedroom looked exactly the same as it had done ten years ago, and the same brown wooden bed with its dark-green silver embroidered velvet coverlet still stood in the same corner.
