used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
give expression to
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
communicated in words
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
Independance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
jollitynoun
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Bart, however, was little in harmony with the jollity and excitement of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
uttered with a trill
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
get rid of
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
Stirling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY FOR BUSINESS Bart Stirling stood ruefully regarding the ruins of the burned express shed.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
at the time that
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, tossing and rolling in bed until daybreak, when his mother returned from the hospital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the Fourth of July, and early as it was, the air was resonant with the usual echoes of Independance Day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Stirling was resting easily, she reported, in very little pain or discomfort, but his career of usefulness and work was over--the doctors expressed an opinion that he would never regain his eyesight.
