used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
bed-clothes
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From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
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 At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Joseph, however, knew his duty.
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 If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Joseph, however, knew his duty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
of great significance or value
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Joseph, however, knew his duty.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
Morin
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From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
not any; not one
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
cause to move by pulling
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
precisely, exactly
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
Identical; not different.
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
term of address for a man
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the clock struck five, Joseph Mohammed entered his master's bedroom, but the latter appeared but little inclined to open his eyes.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading If M. de Morin had given an order that he was to be roused at so early an hour, there was evidently something important in the wind, and, consequently, he had no right to sleep.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Mohammed proceeded to pull down the bed-clothes with precisely the same precision with which he had tucked them in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the first symptom of cold the young painter showed a disposition to protest against such a brutal proceeding, but his valet, always respectful but firm, said to him— "I am sure, sir, that you would not wish me to have passed a sleepless night to no purpose."
