used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
Critch
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From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
on one occasion
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
RAFTnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It appeared to be broad daylight outside, and he roused his chum at once.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
cut with a saw
From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
not in physical motion
From this reading He sat up, and saw Critch still asleep beside him.
possessing sweep
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stared up at the thatched roof above him and gradually collected his thoughts.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A shiver swept over him as he recollected what had occurred the preceding night.
at the time that
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE RAFT When he wakened, it was hard for Burt to realize where he was.
