used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morris sat up at once.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
make calm or still
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
can't
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From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?" said the doctor, dressing hurriedly.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "What do you mean?" said the doctor, dressing hurriedly.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "What do you mean?" said the doctor, dressing hurriedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
it's
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From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?" said the doctor, dressing hurriedly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Morris sat up at once.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
on one occasion
From this reading Morris sat up at once.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Morris sat up at once.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
term of address for a man
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
stirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
express in words
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Morris sat up at once.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I went to tell him it was time to rouse up, sir, and he began talking nonsense."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
white-faced
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From this reading "Called me a white-faced dog; and then `The stirrup,' he says, `the stirrup: can't you see it's too short?'"
which person or people
From this reading "What is it?" he said in the calm, matter-of-fact way of a doctor who always feels that a sudden awakening means a call upon him for aid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean?" said the doctor, dressing hurriedly.
