used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
Brokaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
put on clothes
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
Hauck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
immediately past
From this reading It was not the Brokaw of last night.
held up in the air
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
a particular point in time
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was not the Brokaw of last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the Brokaw of last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He awoke to find broad day in his room and a knocking at his door.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
having a supporting base
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A series of sounds that came to him at first like the booming of distant cannon roused David from his slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
at the time that
From this reading When he flung open the door he was surprised to find Brokaw standing there instead of Hauck.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He began to dress, calling out that he would open it in a moment, and was careful to place the automatic in his pocket before he lifted the table without a sound to its former position in the room.
