used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
Claire
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From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
at any time
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
made afraid
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
How
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From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
be seated
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How happy we were! happier, it seemed, than we had ever been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, such a dream!" she added, as her mind grew clearer, and she felt better assured of the reality that existed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
a shaky motion
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sudden loud knock startled us both.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "Oh, what a dream I have had!" exclaimed Mrs. Claire, starting suddenly from sleep, just as the light began to come in dimly through the windows on the next morning; and, as she spoke, she caught hold of her husband, and clung to him, frightened and trembling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought, love, that we were sitting in our room, as we sit every evening--baby asleep, I sewing, and you, as usual, reading aloud.
