used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
in addition
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
in a state of sleep
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
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 The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PRISON FRIENDS.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
the act of departing
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
I've
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From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
it's
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From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
a small worthless amount
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
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 long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading PRISON FRIENDS.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading For long hours he lay there in his corner thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I've been in some queer and peculiar places," he told himself, "but this is the limit; also, as this Russian says, it's not going to be an easy job to get out of here."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But there was no more sleep for Jack; he had slept until he could sleep no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation languished now; and a few moments later the deep breathing of the Russian proclaimed that he was asleep.
