used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
availing
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From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
a small house with a single story
From this reading HOLLOW'S COTTAGE.
counting-houses
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From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
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 master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
divisible by two
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
HOLLOW'SnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
possessive form of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading HOLLOW'S COTTAGE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
Joe
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From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
producible
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From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He and Joe Scott had both spent the night in the mill, availing themselves of certain sleeping accommodations producible from recesses in the front and back counting-houses.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He awoke his man by singing a French song as he made his toilet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The master, always an early riser, was up somewhat sooner even than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
at the time that
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moore's good spirits were still with him when he rose next morning.
