used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
anew
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
Agnes
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From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
(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 All were quickly astir.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading All were quickly astir.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
without deviation
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
with speed
From this reading All were quickly astir.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sunshine shone directly into the eyes of the Corner House girls and their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
to-night
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From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
male cat
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading A very red-faced sun awoke the touring party the next morning, his first rays shooting directly into the broad doorway of the barn—an intruder that Tom Jonah, faithful watchman as he was, could not keep out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They expected to be on their way again before night; and although roughing it had been fun, there were some drawbacks to it.
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were quickly astir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We’ll sleep in regular beds again to-night,” Agnes said, with some satisfaction.
