used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The room was in pitchy darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The room was in pitchy darkness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
pitchyadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading The room was in pitchy darkness.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was in pitchy darkness.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
express a supposition
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading He felt of himself, surprised to find that he was not undressed and not in bed.
under normal conditions
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
at the time that
From this reading THE SECRETARY GOES HOME He was chilled to the bone when he awoke, an hour and a half later.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is only natural to suppose that he did not know where he was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With more philosophy than is usually exhibited under such puzzling conditions, he fell back in his chair and forced himself into full wakefulness.
