used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She seemed to be reading.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Roger’s convalescence went smoothly forward.
coquetting
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From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Roger’s convalescence went smoothly forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
immediately past
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
Lucinda
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From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
Lucinda's
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From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She seemed to be reading.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Roger’s convalescence went smoothly forward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to be reading.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to be reading.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Roger’s convalescence went smoothly forward.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
carry out
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to be reading.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading VIII.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Roger’s convalescence went smoothly forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He fancied vaguely that she was Lucinda; but at last it occurred to him that Lucinda was not addicted to literature, and that Lucinda’s tresses, catching the light, were not of a kind to take on the likeness of a queenly crown.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One morning as he lay coquetting deliciously with returning sense, he became aware that a woman was sitting at his window in the sun.
