adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
ConsciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
Pearson
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From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
rapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “rap” — a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, what is it?” he demanded, testily opening his eyes.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Stephen, the “man of the family,” was the only member of the household, servants excepted, who slept soundly that night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conscious of having done his duty in the affair with Pearson and his guardian, and somewhat fatigued by the disagreeable task of soothing his hysterical sister, he was slumbering peacefully at nine the next morning when awakened by a series of raps on his bedroom door.
