used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
at or in the front
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
don't
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From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
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 Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
the act of departing
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
it's
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From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
one-day
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From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
rearrangementnounUS /riərˈeɪndʒmənt/
changing an arrangement
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading Mrs. Ring finally appeared on the scene, to tease him over his early rising.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
up to a particular time
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He spent the time in an impatient arrangement and rearrangement of his fishing tackle, for he had a feeling in his bones that this visit to Lost Island might be more than a one-day affair.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAME BEGINS The sun was not up earlier next morning than Jerry Ring.
at the time that
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
which person or people
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, he waited till after breakfast before going over to rouse Mr. Fulton, Who would, he knew, sleep later after his strenuous night's work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't need to look for the fishing tackle when you get up ahead of me; I know it's there."
