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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

plural of “ablution” — the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE BEST CHANCE OF ALL.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

next to; at the side of

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE BEST CHANCE OF ALL.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE BEST CHANCE OF ALL.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

set up or found

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

in a willing manner

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

not accessible to view

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

a small worthless amount

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEST CHANCE OF ALL.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

a human being

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

on the contrary

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

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From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

cut with a saw

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

common smelt of Europe

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

not in physical motion

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BEST CHANCE OF ALL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was offered "a loan of the tub," and gladly accepted it.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Thus reminded of his prayers, Roger knelt down too and said them, watching Sparling all the time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHEN Roger awoke the next morning, he found Jack Sparling engaged in his morning ablutions, which were of a rather noisy and vigorous nature.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When he was washed and dressed, he looked round for Sparling, and saw him kneeling beside his low bed, his face hidden in his hands, his whole person perfectly still.