used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
awaking
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
a youthful male person
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
divisible by two
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
to a considerable degree
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
Nat
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From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
OriolenounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She slept calmly even when some disturbance rose outside the cottage on the bluff.
Stafford
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From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford heard this noise however; for it came before they had thought of bed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she dreamed--of the twins or of the strange boy, Teddy Ford, in whom she had become so greatly interested--the dream did not become a nightmare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The exposure to the cold and the heat of the kitchen afterward, together with the hearty supper she ate, served to deaden her senses.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Oriole slept so heavily when she first went to bed that an earthquake might have shaken Harbor Island without awaking her.
