used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
Connie
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From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
dawnsnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
Edith
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From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
being one more than seven
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
set afire or burning
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
and nothing more
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
in the near future
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Edith still seemed asleep, but from the bed at the left, Connie smiled back at her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
carry out
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For some reason known only to herself, their gay little hostess had decreed that Frances should take the centre bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE MANOR GHOST In spite of a firm intention to remain awake, Frances soon fell into quiet slumber and knew nothing more until the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
look attentively
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
at the time that
From this reading February dawns in England are dark, but when she finally opened her eyes, the room was faintly lighted by the coming sun and her watch told her that it was after eight.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Awake?" she whispered.
