used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
EVERGLADESnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading OFF FOR THE EVERGLADES.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE EVERGLADES.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
grumblingsnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋz/
plural of “grumbling” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
engage in
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE EVERGLADES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
not in physical motion
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
SumnernounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE EVERGLADES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
accept gladly
From this reading There were faint evidences of daylight, however, and the welcome fragrance of coffee was issuing from the galley.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
at the time that
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stars were still shining when they went on deck for a look at the weather, and they shivered with the chill of the damp night air.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So, when the familiar summons was heard, a few hours after their evening of fun, they obeyed them, though not without some sleepy grumblings and protests.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Both Sumner and Worth were by this time quite used to being turned out of bed while it was still dark, and told that it was morning and time to make a start.
