adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
CABINnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
CashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
Cash's
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From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
contrarinessnounUS /ˈkɑːntrerinəs/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
deathlikeadjective
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
FEVERnounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
FORMnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
grouchnounUS /ɡraʊtʃ/
a bad-tempered person
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
overshoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
pigeon-toedadjective
having feet that turn inward
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
THIRTEENnounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know just what had caused the grouch, and he did not care.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He did know, however, that he objected to the look of Cash's overshoes that stood pigeon-toed beside Cash's bed on the opposite side of the room, where Bud had not set his foot for three weeks and more.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
WORSTnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading CABIN FEVER IN THE WORST FORM Bud Moore woke on a certain morning with a distinct and well-defined grouch against the world as he had found it; a grouch quite different from the sullen imp of contrariness that had possessed him lately.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
