used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
how long something has existed
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
in the past
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
bar-room
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From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
BUNKnounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
Dennis
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From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
Dennis's
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From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
divisible by two
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now in a very different mood from that of a few hours ago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The suggestion of his bar-room acquaintance was a light upon his way.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with one of Dennis's age and temperament, even a small hope is potent.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading He was eager for the coming day, in order to try the experiment of wringing bread and opportunity for further search out of the wintry snows.
YAHCOB
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From this reading YAHCOB BUNK Before retiring, Dennis as usual took his Bible from his trunk to read a chapter.
