Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

later than; following

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

(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 He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

expected hopefully

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

lacking funds

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

the first light of day

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

being one more than seven

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

full of events or incidents

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

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From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

having a grey appearance

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

a female domestic

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

according to the clock

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

above and across; more than

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the topmost one of two

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading His companions in the feast, Rosa, the maid, and Mrs. Evans, the cook, greeted him with the respectful warmth due to a man of his position and gifts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I The dawn of what promised to be an eventful day broke grayly over Healthward Ho.

in or at the place that

From this reading This completed, he made his way to the kitchen, where a fragrant smell of bacon and coffee announced that breakfast awaited him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading By seven o'clock, however, the sun had forced its way through the mists and at eight precisely one of its rays, stealing in at an upper window, fell upon Sergeant-Major Flannery, lovely in sleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He grunted, opened his eyes, and, realizing that another morning had arrived with all its manifold tasks and responsibilities, heaved himself out of bed and after a few soldierly setting-up exercises began his simple toilet.