7.30
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From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
of short duration or distance
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
ButtverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
distilledverbUS /dɪˈstɪld/
inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
dough-nut
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From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
Eustace
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From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
to a considerable degree
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
LIVadjectiveUS /lɪv/
being four more than fifty
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
lungesnounUS /ˈlʌndʒɪz/
plural of “lunge” — the act of moving forward suddenly
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
PREPARATIONnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
precisely, exactly
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
Roger
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From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
term of address for a man
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
Tubbs
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From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PREPARATION The appalling death of Sir Joshua Tubbs, M.P., following so closely upon that of Sir Eustace Butt, M.P., meant the beginning of a new life for Roger.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These over, there was a brief interval of rest, during which our hero, breathing heavily through the back of the head, concentrated on the word "dough-nut."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
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 This lasted for ten minutes, after which he stood before the open window for five minutes, breathing alternately through the right ear and the left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A vigorous series of lunges followed, together with the simple kicking exercises detailed in chapter LIV.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His morning drill now took the following form:-- On rising at 7.30 a.m. he sipped a glass of distilled water, at the same time concentrating on the word "wardrobe."
