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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

aroused or activated

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

in a vicious manner

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

someone who is a detective

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

causing dejection

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

emit long loud cries

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

and nothing more

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

be seated

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The steward, who had been left on guard at the hospital, was gossiping placidly outside on the deck.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

not known or well known

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

(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 The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WESTRALIA.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

which person or people

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bobby, who had awakened him with a dismal little howl, was sitting up in his cot.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It was many hours later that Dick woke up, at an unfamiliar noise, feeling stiff and tired and extremely puzzled as to where he was.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The two mothers had been dragged away to dinner by the doctor, who had brutally remarked that the boys would sleep just as well if they didn't sit and stare at them, with other wise observations as to the necessity of over-strained people taking nourishment.