used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBTFUL ENTERPRISE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
DOUBTFULadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading A DOUBTFUL ENTERPRISE.
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 One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
ENTERPRISEnounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A DOUBTFUL ENTERPRISE.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
your parents
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
move upward
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The mother remained by the fire some time after the boys withdrew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
having come into contact
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the commendable habits of the early settlers and old-fashioned folks was that of retiring and rising early.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
at the time that
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They were ardent believers in the saying of Poor Richard that "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet nine o'clock, when Jack and Otto, despite the deep interest they felt in their projected campaign, voluntarily withdrew to the other room, where they fell asleep within five minutes after their heads touched the pillow.
