used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
BarracknounUS /ˈbærək/
a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
DRILLverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
let have
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
it's
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From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
for more time
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
held or filled or in use
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
SET-TOnoun
a brief but vigorous fight
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
a special situation
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading RICHARD GOES THROUGH THE DRILL, AND HAS A SET-TO IN THE GROVE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not feel much like getting up, and though the other boys in Barrack B instantly jumped out of bed, he did not heed the summons.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It went against his grain to get up at the sound of a drum, or of a bell; not that he cared to lie in bed any longer, but the principle of the thing was utterly objectionable.
at the time that
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
which person or people
From this reading "Come, Grant," said the boy who occupied one of the beds next to him, in a kind and friendly tone, "it's time to turn out."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard slept very well, and was attending to the business of sleeping with great pertinacity, when the reveille sounded at six o'clock in the morning.
