(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 “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading “Edward!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
immediately past
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
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 “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
an educational institution
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
slumbers
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From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
a special situation
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
at the time that
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
in or at the place that
From this reading You forget we are not in London, where nothing is to be seen but dull streets and black looking houses; or at school, where the first thing to be heard in the morning, is the sound of the great bell calling us to lessons.”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “No, I do not,” cried Edward, starting up as though the great bell had really roused him from his slumbers: “we are in Brighton at last; in Brighton, where the king and queen live, and where there are so many grand things to be seen: but what I want to see more than all is the deep wide sea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
but in spite of that
From this reading Here I am almost dressed, and you are not awake yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Edward!” cried little Lewis Ashton; “when will you open your sleepy eyes?
