used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATHER AND SON.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE FATHER AND SON.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE FATHER AND SON.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATHER AND SON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
to-day
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From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
to-morrow's
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From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The first warning he had of his father’s illness was seeing him toss restlessly on the earthen floor of their tent, moaning and muttering in his sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading “I can wash that pile out alone, and to-morrow’s Sunday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Sam was always up at the earliest light, and busied himself about the tent, preparing breakfast, which was generally ready before Mr. Gilman woke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’d lie by to-day, if I was you, father”—he said, bringing a tin cup of coffee, as Mr. Gilman sat up with a start, and looked wildly around him.
