used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
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 Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
Good-morning
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From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
that is looked for
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
stereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just risen, but the air was already sultry, casting oppression and languor over every detail of the scene.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE IN CONFLICT The habits of a lifetime are not changed in a day.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The lobby was in confusion, undergoing its early morning scrubbing, and the guest sought the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Blair was accustomed to rising early, and he was astir next morning long before the city proper was thoroughly awake.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the hotel where he was stopping, the night clerk looked his surprise as he nodded a stereotyped "Good-morning."
