used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
terminate
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading --BYRON.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
Conway
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From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
the first light of day
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
half-consciousness
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From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I HATE IT--I HATE HER!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I HATE IT--I HATE HER!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I HATE IT--I HATE HER!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I HATE IT--I HATE HER!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
Lulu's
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From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
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 "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
and nothing more
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
cut with a saw
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
slumbers
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From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
waked
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From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He muttered of her in his distracted slumbers; he waked and asked for her with a piteous anxiety that went to Lulu's tender heart.
at the time that
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
Winans
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From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the rosy dawn of the summer day consciousness returned to Bruce Conway--a dazed, half-consciousness, though, that only took in part of the scene, and a memory that only held Grace Winans.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "When first I saw my favorite child, I thought my jealous heart would break, But when the unconscious infant smiled, I kissed it for its mother's sake."
