Chapter XV

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

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

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

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

lower than previously

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

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

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

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

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

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 "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

the force of workers available

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

not any; not one

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the state of being asleep

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

move an implement through

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

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

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

migratory

From this reading That night wandering was a part of his duty as ranger of the forest.

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

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I think I'll find my way home," said Herman, who was depressed and ate but sparingly.

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

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

at the time that

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

during the time that

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

which person or people

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

showing curiosity

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was his custom to sleep away so many of the hours of daylight, for he was very much of what he called himself--a night-bird, who must needs walk about his business while the world was sleeping.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading A DARING DECISION The sun had been up for some time before any of the sleepers began to stir, and when Otto Engel stretched himself and yawned, and, doing so, awoke the others, he had no sense of shame for being a laggard with the day so far run on.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll get you some breakfast," was his first word, when Herman sat up and stared around, wondering where he was; and before long the three men and the dog were eating what for two of them was a late morning meal.