used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
(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 Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
belliesnounUS /ˈbeliz/
plural of “belly” — the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
clothing in general
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
FOWLS
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From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made an early start, for the day's journey was to be a long one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
look attentively
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
(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 Hugh, having heard him, arose, and before long breakfast was well under way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
at the time that
From this reading THE WATER FOWLS' SUMMER HOME It was still dark when Jack awoke next morning, but when he struck a match and looked at his watch he saw that daylight was not far off, and rising and putting on his clothes he started to light the fire.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Jack went out to where the horses were picketed and set free all but one, and this one he changed to fresh grass, so that the horses might start with full bellies.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sun had not yet risen when breakfast was over, and Jack had brought in and saddled all the horses.
