used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
(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 What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
Anson
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From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
the lower side of anything
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
a youthful male person
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
chasms
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From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
DAWNSnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
dreamlandnounUS /ˈdriːmlænd/
a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
divisible by two
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
and nothing more
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
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 What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
MorpheusnounUS /ˈmɔːrfiːəs/
the Roman god of sleep and dreams
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
with speed
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
razor-strop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
Identical; not different.
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
saneradjectiveUS /ˈseɪnər/
comparative of “sane” — mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
move stealthily
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He was out of bed and pulling his braces over his shoulders by the time the heavy footsteps of his mother sounded at the top of the stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Anson was just dropping off into the lulling arms of Morpheus when that extra sense, possessed by all boys in a measure and by certain boys in particular, warned him back to wakefulness and a realization of his danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
at the time that
From this reading THE DREAD DAY DAWNS It was broad daylight when Anson, in response to an angry call from the bottom of the stairway, sat up in bed.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vaguely he realized that in some dire way this glad morning proclaimed a day of doom, but his drowsy senses were still leaping vast chasms of dreamland--striving to slip from the control of saner reasoning and drift away with a happy abandon of dire results to follow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What boy has not had the same experience, even although he knew that a razor-strop, wielded by a vigorous hand, would in all probability accomplish quickly what his drowsy will had failed to accomplish?
