Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Where are you?

aroused to action

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

a state at a particular time

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

a young female

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

the middle of the day

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

offensive to the mind

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

cut with a saw

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

in the direction of

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

without awareness

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

communicated in words

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

a noisy or scolding or domineering woman

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, my pigeon, how goes it?" she asked, grinning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

at the time that

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

in or at the place that

From this reading "My head hurts," replied Louison faintly, and throwing an anxious look about the strange apartment, she timidly added: "Where am I?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

which person or people

From this reading LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

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 LOUISON Toward noon Louison awoke from the lethargic sleep in which Rolla's liquid had thrown her, and her first look fell upon the virago, who was sitting in a half-drunken condition near the window.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where are you?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young girl unconsciously uttered a cry when she saw the repulsive woman, and this cry aroused Rolla from out of her dreams about well-filled brandy bottles into reality.