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137
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179
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51
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
one or some or every or all without specification
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in or to or toward a former location
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a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
a small vessel for travel on water
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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Eddie
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The dream fled.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
let's
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
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the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
in motion
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
priedverbUS /praɪd/
inflected form of “pry” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
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cut with a saw
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relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Page _“Hi, there,” Eddie greeted, “Any luck?”_ 51 “_Come on, Eddie, let’s go back._” 104 _The cylinder was simple to locate._ 137 _... he saw the small rubber boat moving in._ 179 It was only a dream.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open.