used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading CORPORAL SANDERCOCK.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
the first light of day
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
Nicky-Nan
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From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
no person; not anyone
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
outragingverbUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “outrage” — strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
Penhaligons
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From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
Polpier
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From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
SANDERCOCK
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From this reading CORPORAL SANDERCOCK.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
visgy
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From this reading The day being Sunday, he could not dare to risk outraging public opinion by carrying shovel or visgy through the open streets.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Very cautiously, with one hand feeling the wall, and in the other carrying his boots, lest he should wake the Penhaligons, he stole downstairs to his parlour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To be sure nobody was likely to be astir at that hour: for Polpier lies late abed on Sunday mornings, the fishermen claiming it as their week's arrears of sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nicky-Nan arose with the dawn after a night of little sleep.
