used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Was she afraid to go to bed alone?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Was she afraid to go to bed alone?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
BrahmsnounUS /brɑːmz/
German composer who developed the romantic style of both lyrical and classical music (1833-1897)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
dazenounUS /deɪz/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
being one more than seven
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
Eunice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
at any time
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Was she afraid to go to bed alone?
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
immediately past
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
LisztnounUS /lɪst/
Hungarian composer and piano virtuoso (1811-1886)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
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 She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
not any; not one
From this reading Caroline smiled vaguely and said: "No!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
PENELOPEnounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Caroline smiled vaguely and said: "No!"
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Caroline smiled vaguely and said: "No!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At last Aunt Eunice had come and turned on the lights and told her it was bed time.
UNBENDS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Caroline smiled vaguely and said: "No!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PENELOPE UNBENDS Caroline went up to bed at half past eight in a happy daze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
which person or people
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had played for ever so long in the parlor that at last was quite dark, Liszt and Brahms, simple arrangements, of course, which her mother had selected for her and then she had improvised rapturously, enjoying that piano as a man who has gone thirsty for hours in the heat may enjoy (too weak a word!) a draft of cool water.
