used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
anew
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
a youthful male person
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
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From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
the first light of day
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
inconsideratenessnoun
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
and nothing more
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
others
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From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
in the near future
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
That's
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From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading “That’s right, snore, after you stay up all night,” he added; and he beat the door vehemently again.
precisely as stated
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHEMUNG Next morning I was aroused at dawn, it seemed to me, by a pounding on a nearby door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all, I reflected, we were in a very poor hotel, the boy doing the knocking was a mere farm hand translated to the country hotel business, and anyhow we should soon be out of here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
which person or people
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Get up, you drunken hound!” called a voice which was unmistakably that of the young man who had rented us the room.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I wanted to get up and protest against his inconsiderateness of the slumber of others and would have, I think, only I was interested to discover who the “drunken hound” might be and why this youth should be so abrupt with him.
