used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
alarm-clock
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From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
in addition
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
aroused or activated
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
beadyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːdi/
small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
IRRITATINGadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
and nothing more
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
lightning-like
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From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
cut with a saw
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
the season of growth
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
squatted
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From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
male cat
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
tweakverbUS /twiːk/
pinch or squeeze sharply
From this reading There on his breast squatted Grandpa, his little head cocked comically to one side, his beady little eyes glistening with mischief, and his slim fingers just reaching out for another tweak.
UnusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN IRRITATING DELAY Paul was awakened the next morning by feeling a gentle tug at his nose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
at the time that
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The monkey gave a lightning-like spring to the back of a nearby seat when he saw Paul looking at him, and here he set up a shrill chattering, which also awoke Bob and caused Tom and John to whirl around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unused to such a summons as this, he opened his eyes with a start.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You fellows have got a good alarm-clock now, the way it looks," called Tom, laughing, and taking in the situation.
