used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
ABNER
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From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
anew
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Hurley was snoring mercilessly.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
cow-yard
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From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
friskingnoun
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
Hurley
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From this reading Besides, Hurley was snoring mercilessly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Besides, Hurley was snoring mercilessly.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
mowverbUS /moʊ/
cut with a blade or mower
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
resting-place
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From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
side-door
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From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My head was aching again, and I could not get back into sleep.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading Besides, Hurley was snoring mercilessly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
TemporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
threshing-floor
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From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
the act of using
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF ABNER Some time during the night, I was awakened by the mice frisking through the hay about my ears.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We two had chosen for our resting-place the little mow of half a load or so, which had not been stowed away above, but lay ready for present use over by the side-door opening on the cow-yard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Temporary beds had been spread for the women with fresh straw and blankets at the further end of the central threshing-floor.
