Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

later than; following

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

plural of “buddy” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

become dark or darker

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

opinion or judgment

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

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From this reading "G'wan," Jim growled.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "G'wan," Jim growled.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Long after breakfast had been served in the Captain's home the next morning they opened their eyes at about the same minute.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

in the near future

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

the day after today

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

having come into contact

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

at the time that

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Shades had been drawn to darken the rooms but through a crack Jim could see light, so his first thought was that he had probably rested about an hour, but Bob had a view of the clock which contradicted such an idea.

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading "Wow," he exclaimed, seeing that his step-brother was awake, "it's tomorrow, Old Timer."

but in spite of that

From this reading AN INVITATION It was not yet sundown when the Sky Buddies finally got to bed, and as Bob said, they did not need to be rocked; they went to sleep almost as soon as their weary heads touched the pillows.