used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
in a state of sleep
From this reading HE was not asleep--he was thinking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
bustsnounUS /bʌsts/
plural of “bust” — a complete failure
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
half-past
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From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE was not asleep--he was thinking.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
something that is lost
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HE was not asleep--he was thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading HE was not asleep--he was thinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He liked to rest after his midday meal and think.
precisely as stated
From this reading His especial and striking characteristic was a very large, high, and noble forehead--the forehead attributed to Shakespeare and seen in his busts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE was not asleep--he was thinking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes, of course, it happened that slumber was induced by the position in which he placed himself; slumber, however, was not his intent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was no real loss of time in it--he had been at work since half-past five.
