used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had evidently been gnawed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
a youthful male person
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
a state at a particular time
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
intentionally conceived
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It had evidently been gnawed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
set up or found
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading It had evidently been gnawed.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had evidently been gnawed.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had evidently been gnawed.
Julius
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From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
and nothing more
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
in like or similar manner
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
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 After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
nursery-bottle
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From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
and nothing more
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
overshoes
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From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
shamefacedadjective
extremely modest or shy
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
washing-stand
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From this reading After a long search the other was found under the edge of the washing-stand, but in a decidedly dilapidated condition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
at the time that
From this reading One morning when Julius got up, he could find only one of his slippers.
which person or people
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
in the company of; together with
From this reading That night I was awakened from my first doze by a sound of gnawing, and on hastily lighting a candle, Bruno was seen with a conscious, shamefaced expression--just like a big boy who is caught enjoying a nursery-bottle--chewing a shoe!
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading We gravely discussed the misfortune of having our premises invaded by rats, and when on the following morning one of my overshoes was likewise discovered to be a wreck, matters began to look serious, and Julius hastened to procure a trap.
