used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
ablutionsnounUS /əˈbluːʃənz/
plural of “ablution” — the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
clothing in general
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
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 It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
IranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
Johnston'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstənz/
possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
most important element
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
engage in
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
MartnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
Nead
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From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
with low volume
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
stairwaysnounUS /ˈsterweɪz/
plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
not in physical motion
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
possessing sweep
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
at the time that
From this reading THE FIGHT When Ira awoke the next morning an expression of Mart Johnston's came to him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It certainly was a good day, for the early morning sky was cloudless and swept by a crisp breeze that held enough tingle as it came through the window to make him hurry a bit with his dressing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He managed to get through his ablutions and put his clothes on without disturbing Nead, and at twenty minutes past six he closed the door quietly behind him and went cautiously down the dim stairways.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Main Street was for the most part still asleep, although a few yawning persons were opening stores for the day's trade.
You've
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From this reading "You've got a good day for it!"
