used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
companion's
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From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
Kirekoj
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From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
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 For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
with low volume
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
redlyadverb
displaying a red color
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
Vuk
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From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a long time he sat brooding among the trees, until the moon, full and splendid, went redly up the sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He noticed, for the first time, that his companion’s eyes were shut and that his heavy breathing was developing into a snore.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But his host sank deeper into slumber, and for a little while Vuk talked quietly to himself until he, too, slept.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * That evening at dusk Vuk, dazed with wine, made his way to the orchards above Kirekoj.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am explaining this to you!” exclaimed Vuk, peremptorily.
