used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AIR AT REST.
(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 Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AIR AT REST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rollo wanted to go too.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
on the contrary
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AIR AT REST.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
carry out
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Rollo wanted to go too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
precisely as stated
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading His father said that they should be very glad to have his company; and he promised to wake him in season.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A few days after the adventure described in the preceding chapter, Rollo heard his father proposing to his mother that they should take a walk the next morning before breakfast.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Rollo wanted to go too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
at the time that
From this reading Rollo felt rather sleepy, when his father called him the next morning; but he jumped up and dressed himself, and was ready first of all.
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