almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
awaking
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From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
Coleman
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From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
COLEMAN'S
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From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
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 COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
PLANverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had the power of awaking at almost any hour that he might fix.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still quite fatigued, but having an object in view, overcame his tendency to lie longer, and swiftly dressing himself, went downstairs.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN Though Coleman went to bed late, he awoke early.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Luke was still sleeping, and did not awaken while his companion was dressing.
You're
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From this reading Coleman went downstairs and strolled up to the clerk's desk, "You're up early," said that official.
