used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
agin
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From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
banisters
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From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
ead
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From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
the act of departing
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
im
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From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
mopsnounUS /mɑːps/
plural of “mop” — cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
cut with a saw
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
with low volume
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
hurting
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
having a supporting base
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
on a floor above
From this reading He was stiff and sore all over, and feeling braver in the light 'e stepped softly upstairs and opened the door.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
wasn't
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From this reading All 'e did know was that 'e wasn't going to sleep in that room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He shut the door gently and went downstairs agin, feeling in 'is pocket for a match, and, not finding one, 'e picked out the softest stair 'e could find and, leaning his 'ead agin the banisters, went to sleep.
at the time that
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter and Ginger was waiting for 'im, and as he peeped in 'e saw two things sitting up in bed with their 'air standing up all over like mops and their faces tied up with bandages.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was about six o'clock when 'e woke up, and broad daylight.
