used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
(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 trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
befuddledadjectiveUS /bɪˈfʌdəld/
stupefied by alcoholic drink
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
climaxesnounUS /ˈklɪmæksɪz/
plural of “climax” — the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
well known or easily recognized
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
rudimental
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From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
witty remark
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
Sheldon
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From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
slumbers
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From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He cautioned me against “invading the climatic disorders of the mighty feminine, as explorers in that realm dazed by rudimental desire, always reached such pitifully befuddled climaxes.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
up to a particular time
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And, Sally,” he continued, “though we have discovered a new portion of the globe, the inhabitants present a very familiar appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
at the time that
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hoped they had not disturbed my “gentle slumbers,” as all agreed I needed rest and quiet after the “exhaustive attempt to cipher such a disheartening, complicated, enigmatical, mysterious what?” which made in comparison the most scientific problems diversion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trio were in deep consultation when I joined them, but all hailed me with evident relief, and Sheldon distinguished himself as usual.
but in spite of that
From this reading The scorching rays of an afternoon sun roused me from a sleep of hours, yet dreamily I rested till a subdued murmur reached me from the outer room and I knew my friends had returned.
