used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am ready to start when you are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
disturbernoun
a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading “I need no reminder,” was the gruff reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
LeachverbUS /liːtʃ/
cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
come together
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “I need no reminder,” was the gruff reply.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
not any; not one
From this reading “I need no reminder,” was the gruff reply.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
Portugee
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From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I am ready to start when you are.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading “I need no reminder,” was the gruff reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I need no reminder,” was the gruff reply.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
Sharkey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am ready to start when you are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
THURSTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEN THURSTON, during the afternoon, seated in his big armchair, had first nodded over a newspaper and then dropped off to sleep.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was awakened by a touch on the shoulder—rudely awakened, for he jumped to his feet, and in a dazed way glared at the disturber.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
at the time that
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Excuse me,” apologized Leach Sharkey, “but I want to remind you that this is the afternoon when we are to meet that old Portugee I told you about.”
