adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
crassadjectiveUS /kræs/
(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
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 Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
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From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On going to the door I found, to my inexpressible disgust, that I might easily have closed it in the way I had seen the other door closed, by simply pulling a sliding panel.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I resolved to say nothing about my nocturnal visitor, not wishing to begin the day by furnishing fresh instances of what might seem like crass stupidity on my part.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was ventilation enough without having the place open to prowling beasts of prey.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Fortunately I woke early next morning, for I was now a member of an early-rising family, and anxious to conform to rules.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading I also found that if I had turned up the little stray bed I should have had warm woolen sheets to sleep in.
