used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT’S WORK.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “It’s against nature.
ain't
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From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
an established custom
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
how
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From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
It's
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From this reading “It’s against nature.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “It’s against nature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
NIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT’S WORK.
not any; not one
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
Oldham
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From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
PatrolmannounUS /pəˈtroʊlmæn/
a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
a special situation
From this reading “Which goes to show that night work ain’t the right thing for a man,” Mr. Hicks was in the habit of complaining to his intimate friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patrolman John Hicks, of the Oldham police force, was a fairly vigilant guardian of the law--in the daytime.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
at the time that
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when his turn came to do night duty, which happened regularly every second week, he always felt drowsy, no matter how much sleep he took by day to prepare himself for his nocturnal vigil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A NIGHT’S WORK.
