used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
dearly loved
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
half-consciousness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
home-scenes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest Way to Norway.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
not any; not one
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading The nearest Way to Norway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She lay in a state of half-consciousness that was near akin to delirium.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nearest Way to Norway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nearest Way to Norway.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No such blessing as a good night's rest was in store for Violet Tempest on that night of the first of August.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The nearest Way to Norway.
at the time that
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When she closed her eyes for a little while the demon of evil dreams took hold of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was in the old familiar home-scenes with her dear dead father.
