used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
only a very short time before
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading PETER TREVISA'S OFFER.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER TREVISA'S OFFER.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
express in words
From this reading It was broad daylight, but I could not tell what the hour was.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
Trevanion
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From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
TREVISA'S
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From this reading PETER TREVISA'S OFFER.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Presently a clock began to strike, and then I realized that I lay in my own bed at Trevanion and that the clock stood in the turret of my own stables.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
in or at the place that
From this reading For some time I could not realize what had happened; indeed, I hardly knew where I was.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The next morning I awoke with terrible pains in my head, while my heart lay like lead within me.
