used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
(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 He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
opinion or judgment
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
gurgles
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From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
held up in the air
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
not any; not one
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
on one occasion
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
having a supporting base
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The baby awoke bright and early the next morning, in fact too early for Mr. and Mrs. Royal.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the little stranger of the night was no respecter of persons.
at the time that
From this reading The former, especially, enjoyed the hour from six to seven, when, as he once said, he obtained his "beauty sleep."
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading He lifted up his voice at the unnatural hour of five, and by means of a series of gurgles, whoops, and complaints, drove all sleep from drowsy eyes.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He was not in the least abashed in the presence of strangers, but standing in his crib, he rattled the side, and yelled shouts of baby defiance at the other occupants of the room.
