used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
AwakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Monsieur was to be awakened."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
the first light of day
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
GeorgesnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
GREEDnounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur was to be awakened."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
OTHERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
a course of conduct
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It is near dawn," a female voice answered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is the man called Pierre?" asked St. Georges, perceiving that the tones were not his gruff ones.
which person or people
From this reading Awakened in the dark of the morning by a loud knocking on the door, St. Georges sprang off the bed and called lustily to know who was there?
