used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
bournenounUS /bɔːrn/
an archaic term for a boundary
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
damnableadjective
deserving a curse
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
an old word for “before”
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
divisible by two
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
gruelnounUS /ˈɡruːɪl/
a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
porridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
a special situation
From this reading The first thing I observed was my companion of the previous night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Upon returning from this pleasant bourne a joyful sense of refreshment stole over my veins, for my slumber had been dreamless, and for several hours the sun had been in attendance on the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OF A GREAT CALAMITY I HAD not even time to mutter my prayers, which, considering what lay before me, were never so sorely needed, ere I was in a sweet oblivion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was seated on his stool, and was blowing with his mouth upon a basin of porridge.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Landlord,” I heard him roar, “if you do not bring me a cup of sack to cool my throat, which I have blistered already with your damnable gruel, the worms will have fresh meat in their larder.”
