used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
Andy
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From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
having the place or position changed
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
divisible by two
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
Fairfax
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From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
it's
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From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
and nothing more
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
of an obscure nature
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
a human being
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
required or under orders
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
carry out
From this reading Our hero did not immediately take in the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was naturally a little bewildered, being just aroused from sleep, but in a short time the real state of the case dawned upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING EVENT Sometimes, the mere presence of a person in the room is sufficient to interrupt even sound repose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "By the powers!" he said to himself, "it's that man that went to the museum with me!
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At all events, whether it was the entrance of Fairfax, acting in some mysterious way upon Andy, or the light that streamed into the room, his slumber was disturbed, and his eyes opened just as the adventurer was retiring, with his supposed booty.
