used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
(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 It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
Ann
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From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
Christa
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From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
else
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From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
a single distinct event
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
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 Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
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 This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
seamnounUS /siːm/
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
not in physical motion
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
stitchedadjectiveUS /stɪtʃt/
fastened with stitches
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
thimblefulnoun
as much as a thimble will hold
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Christa returned indolently to lounging upon the bed and reading her novel.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evening closed in; the sisters were left alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
which person or people
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was like a small thimbleful of wine to one who longed for a generous draught; there was nothing else to do but to wait, alert for all chances that might help her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This incident with David Brown and the getting possession of his chart was the one stimulant that helped Ann to endure this long day of inactivity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Ann had had less strength, she would have paced the floor of the outer room in impatience; as it was she sat still by the table which held the beer and stitched her seam diligently.
