used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
Becky
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From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
DINESverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading TEDDY SLEEPER DINES OUT.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
divisible by two
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
gaukiness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
not any; not one
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
not one, and not any
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TEDDY SLEEPER DINES OUT.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
rotunditynoun
the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
SLEEPERnounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading TEDDY SLEEPER DINES OUT.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With him everything was taken as a matter of course.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY SLEEPER DINES OUT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before the breaking out of the fire in the paper mill Teddy Sleeper, sat on the door step awaiting the return of his sister.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Teddy under the wise rule of his sister had lost much of his gaukiness and rough speech but had lost none of his rotundity of form and cool, phlegmatic disposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was particularly uneasy on this occasion, having had a long spell of fishing with no luck, “not even a bite” and was very impatient at the delay in obtaining a “bite” at home, it being the invariable rule there, to wait for Becky.
