used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
Dominé
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From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
fringing
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From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
PARENTnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading It was serenely white.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
storm-cloud
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From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUTY OF A PARENT Next morning, so it happened, the Dominé awoke to a moderately disagreeable task.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sheep of the flock was, however, not a black sheep.
at the time that
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was serenely white.
which person or people
From this reading The Dominé had a parishioner who caused him more annoyance than the rest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While dressing, he grumbled over the speck in his tranquil sky, as mortals will do when unaware of the storm-cloud fringing their horizon.
