used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
for the reason that
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
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 THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
meeting-place
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From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
opalescentadjective
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a fine beginning was apt to end in rain, he remembered a little impatiently.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It seemed more golden and opalescent than usual; or was it only because it was some time since he had seen it?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCOUT LONG before the alarm clock buzzed the rising hour, Billy was awake.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was at the meeting-place before time, as were the five other eager ones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He hopped out and hurried with his dressing, watching the sunrise meanwhile with some anxiety.
