used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
Atkins
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From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
cradlingverbUS /ˈkreɪdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cradle” — hold gently and carefully
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
ejaculated
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From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
ForgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
LUNATICadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
Ouch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading “Ouch!” he ejaculated, ruefully rubbing the injured member.
rumblesnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlz/
plural of “rumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
SANEadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
only a very short time before
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
screeningnounUS /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
slumberernoun
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
that is looked for
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
carry out
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
at the time that
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
in or at the place that
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a strenuous morning’s labor in the book department, to which he had been driven by Mr. Brady like a lamb to slaughter, Leon felt the need of rest.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But the god of sleep had scarcely weighed down his willing eyelids when he was brought back to earth by the loud, protesting rumbles of the screening truck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Forgetting his limited quarters, the slumberer sat up with a jerk that brought his head in violent contact with the top of the bin.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading A SANE LUNATIC At precisely two o’clock that afternoon, Leon Atkins sought the seclusion of the cradling bin, where he was wont to take his afternoon nap, and shoved a sheltering truck in place before it.
