used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight has passed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Sir Roger is here still.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
etc
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From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight has passed.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fourteen times have I yawningly raised it from my pillow.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fortnight has passed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And Sir Roger is here still.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Sir Roger is here still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fourteen times have I yawningly raised it from my pillow.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
MondaysnounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fourteen times have I yawningly raised it from my pillow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
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 Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A fortnight has passed.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Fourteen times have I yawningly raised it from my pillow.
Roger
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From this reading And Sir Roger is here still.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
term of address for a man
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
not in physical motion
From this reading And Sir Roger is here still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
TuesdaysnounUS /ˈtuːzdeɪz/
plural of “tuesday” — the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Sundays, two Mondays, two Tuesdays, etc. Fourteen times have I sleepily laid head on pillow.
at the time that
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fourteen times have I hungrily eaten my dinner, since the night when I stood in the hall with Sir Roger's hand in mine, raging against my parent.
yawningly
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From this reading Fourteen times have I yawningly raised it from my pillow.
