used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADE IN U. S. A.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading THE GOLDSMITH PUBLISHING CO.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
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 It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
four-forty
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From this reading It was four-forty a.m.
GOLDSMITHnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading THE GOLDSMITH PUBLISHING CO.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADE IN U. S. A.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
Janet
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From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It was four-forty a.m.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MADE IN U. S. A.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
and nothing more
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading THE GOLDSMITH PUBLISHING CO.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MADE IN U. S. A.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
sleep-clogged
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From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
squinted
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From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDSMITH PUBLISHING CO.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was so early that shadows of the night still lurked in the corners and Janet squinted at the clock through sleep-clogged eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading MADE IN U. S. A.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janet Hardy stirred sleepily as the alarm clock sounded its lusty summons and it was only after a real effort that she managed to reach out and shut off the insistent clock.
