used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
any thing at all
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
set up or found
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
irrevocablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbli/
in an irrevocable manner
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
a particular point in time
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
Mux
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From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
and nothing more
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
an amount of time
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His mother seemed anxious to have him in bed punctually that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This evening he found himself ready for bed before he had had time to prepare for his fight.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
(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 His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mux, knowing that all conversation was irrevocably closed after his prayers were said, would try every night to prolong this period.
at the time that
From this reading The boy was always reconciled to his fate when she sat down a moment beside his bed to hear of anything that might be troubling him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
yawnsnounUS /jɔːnz/
plural of “yawn” — an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
From this reading His mother, however, knew well that his success would only result in dreadful yawns and heavy eyes.
