used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
(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 "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
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 When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
don't
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From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
foh
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From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
set up or found
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
not any; not one
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
and nothing more
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
ShinnounUS /ʃɪn/
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
be seated
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
Tain't
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From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
Ulnanoun
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
the act of using
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
uster
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From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
Wah
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From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ’Tain’t like the sun we uster know way back at Detroit.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
at the time that
From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
which person or people
From this reading "Dat sun," said Ike, with the fine contempt of one who had lost all faith in the luminary that rules the day; "I don’t got no use foh it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
Willett
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From this reading When Sam Willett and Ulna returned to the camp they found Ike, Wah Shin and the dog lying on the rocks near the dying fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although they had been sleeping for nearly five hours, it was with difficulty that Ike could be aroused, and when he did sit up and rub his eyes, he declared with laughable solemnity that he had only been asleep a few minutes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you look at the sun I think you will see you are mistaken," said Sam, pointing to the west.
