used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
anew
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
any thing at all
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
discolorationnounUS /dɪˌskʌlərˈeɪʃən/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
divisible by two
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
set up or found
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
ImpulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
inquisitivelyadverb
with curiosity
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
LinennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
in a serious manner
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The earth, she feared had not escaped so easily.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
hurting
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
in the direction of
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Impulsively to her dizzy eyes the hot tears started, to think that now, tired as she was, she should have to jump right up in another minute or two and attend to the poor earth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even way off somewhere near the tip of her fingers the ground was as sore--as sore--as could be--under her touch.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Staring inquisitively up into the sky she thought she noticed a slight black and blue discoloration towards the west, but more than that, much to her relief, the firmament did not seem to be seriously injured.
at the time that
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
a Caucasian
From this reading When the White Linen Nurse found anything again she found herself lying perfectly flat on her back in a reasonably comfortable nest of grass and leaves.
