used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
AboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
the act of burning something
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
butteredverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
an occurrence of something
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
the first light of day
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
take in liquids
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
at any time
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
grapefruitnounUS /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/
citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
make reference to
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
on one occasion
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
pithnounUS /pɪθ/
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
quassianounUS /ˈkwɑːʃiə/
a bitter compound used as an insecticide and tonic and vermifuge; extracted from the wood and bark of trees of the genera Quassia and Picrasma
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
rubdownnoun
the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
showerbath
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From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
carry out
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIDGE At dawn they roused him out of his drugged sleep and gave him a showerbath and rubdown that brought a healthy glow to his cold skin.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned pale at the mere mention of food, but after a drink of quassia, Griffith induced him to take a cup of clear coffee and some thickly buttered toast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aboard the train Blake was at once set to eating grapefruit and chewing the bitter pith to allay the burning of his terrible thirst.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After that the three hastened in a cab to the station, stopping on the way to buy half a case each of grapefruit and oranges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Throughout the trip, which lasted until mid-afternoon, one or the other of the two friends was ever at his side, ready to urge more of the acid fruit upon him and continually seeking to divert and entertain him by cheerful talk.
