used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
the first light of day
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
Ethel
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From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
at any time
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
GARNETnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
and nothing more
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
risers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GARNET THE HERO The dwellers of the Sound Country are early risers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the buxom girls came to offer her services in dressing the invalid stranger.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Then she was assisted to the porch for a breath of the early morning air, and she exclaimed in delight over the splendid view there unfolded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this reason, Ethel Marion was up and dressed next morning earlier than ever before in her life.
at the time that
From this reading The dawn was just breaking when breakfast was announced.
