Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

later than; following

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

anew

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

(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 Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

out of bed

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Nevertheless the girls woke with the birds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

the first light of day

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

every person

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

with resolute determination

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

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From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

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

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Nevertheless the girls woke with the birds.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

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

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

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

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

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 Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless the girls woke with the birds.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

bulge outward

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

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

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

move upward

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

cause fear in

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

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

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

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

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

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

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

not in physical motion

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under Canvas After the scare in the small hours, everyone settled down again to slumber.

possessive form of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

make a vow; promise

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Addie Knighton, still half-dazed with sleep, was led firmly by Gertrude Oliver to the edge of the lake and forced to wash her face.

look attentively

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

at the time that

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nevertheless the girls woke with the birds.

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

From this reading Nevertheless the girls woke with the birds.

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

From this reading Many of them had registered a solemn vow the night before that they would watch the sun rise, and each was pledged to arouse the others at all costs; so at the first hint of dawn heads began to pop out of tents, and the camp was astir.

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

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.

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

From this reading "You'll thank me when you're really awake," purred Gertie, ignoring her victim's protests.