used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her dark eyes wandered over the room until she saw the old mirror.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
a young female
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her dark eyes wandered over the room until she saw the old mirror.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her dark eyes wandered over the room until she saw the old mirror.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
with low volume
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shadows deepened in the room and gradually the discarded mirror ceased to complain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her dark eyes wandered over the room until she saw the old mirror.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Her dark eyes wandered over the room until she saw the old mirror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her hair was dark and hung in curls over her white shoulders.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It had fallen asleep, but later the moonlight streamed in through the window and showed that its dreams were pleasant ones, for it dreamed of the old and happy days.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The door opened softly and a young girl entered.
