used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
a boy or man
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
enclose with a fence
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
set up or found
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
HOAG
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From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It looks like Purvynes,” Hoag mused.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It looks like Purvynes,” Hoag mused.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “It looks like Purvynes,” Hoag mused.
low-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌloʊˈspɪrətɪd/
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “It looks like Purvynes,” Hoag mused.
easily agitated
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
Purvynes
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From this reading “It looks like Purvynes,” Hoag mused.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading |HOAG had become so nervous and low-spirited that he found himself every day waking earlier than usual.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was preparing to shave himself when he happened to see a man leaning against the front fence watching the house attentively.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
at the time that
From this reading The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
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 The dusky shadows of night were still hovering over the earth one morning in August when, being unable to return to sleep, he rose and went to a window and looked out.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder what on earth the fellow wants.
