used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
Archelaus
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From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
bagginess
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From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
come to pass
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
indued
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From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
MILOnounUS /ˈmaɪloʊ/
small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
SALVINGadjective
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
except for; apart from
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he remembered, and called out to Sergeant Archelaus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
unfashionableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
not in accord with or not following current fashion
From this reading He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
under normal conditions
From this reading Sergeant Archelaus appeared, a moment later, ready dressed, and on more than usually good terms with himself.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
Vigoreux
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From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
(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 He had indued his master's trousers, and, save for an unfashionable bagginess at the hips, they fitted him surprisingly well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was so strange that he sat up wondering, rubbing the back of his head.
a late time of life
From this reading THE SALVING OF S.S. MILO Major Vigoreux awoke at daybreak with a vague sense that something important had happened or was going to happen--a feeling he had not known for years.
