used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
Angela
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From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
command with authority
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
one or the other of two
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
divisible by two
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
set up or found
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
not in physical motion
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
night-lightnoun
light (as a candle or small bulb) that burns in a bedroom at night (as for children or invalids)
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
held or filled or in use
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
only a very short time before
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
be seated
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
stencilled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
not in physical motion
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
carry out
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once Madame Bernard proposed to take away the night-light that burned in a cup on the floor, but Angela shook her head almost energetically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She scarcely spoke, and ate barely enough to keep herself alive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
except if; if not
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She never opened a book either, nor occupied herself in any way, but seemed content to sit still all day and to lie awake all night, never complaining, and never even speaking unless her friend asked her a direct question.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Angela lived for weeks in a state of sleepless apathy, so far as her companion could see.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She seemed not to sleep at all, for two or three times during every night Madame Bernard got up and came to her room, and she always found her lying quite motionless on her back, her eyes wide open and staring at the tasteless little pattern of flowers stencilled in colours on the ceiling.
