used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
alarm-clock
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From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r
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From this reading THE WAY OF THE GULL Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r.
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
GULLverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading THE WAY OF THE GULL Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
without good reason
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE GULL Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Kenneth Gregory leaped from his bed and hastily donned a brand-new suit of overalls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE GULL Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The alarm-clock announced the hour imperiously, triumphantly, the importance of the day being manifest in its resonant warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE GULL Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-r.
at the time that
From this reading Particularly when it promised a chance for excitement and new adventure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man's first business engagement was not lightly to be passed over.
