used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
Bertie
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From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
the first light of day
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
DISADVANTAGESnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
divisible by two
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the captain slept, he slept with uncommon soundness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
not in physical motion
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
not any; not one
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
by chance
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading If the captain slept, he slept with uncommon soundness.
express in speech
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He remained for a time motionless in bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISADVANTAGES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK FRENCH In the meantime Bertie slept, perhaps still continuing to dream of his mother.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading If the captain slept, he slept with uncommon soundness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it began to dawn upon him that the room was very quiet, that there was no sound even of gentle breathing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
at the time that
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If the captain slept, he slept with uncommon soundness.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When he woke he thought the captain was still taking his rest.
