used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
(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 His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
a person who is in charge
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good luck, Phil.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Good luck, Phil.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
of an obscure nature
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
Phil
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From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
Phœbe
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From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
TRANSGRESSORnounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR Phil had a restless night; but he slept a little, nevertheless.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Phœbe, looking at him with wistful eyes, kissed her brother good-by and said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On Monday morning he was up bright and early, anxiously awaiting the time to go to work.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
but in spite of that
From this reading His chief source of worry had been removed by his sister’s mysterious action, yet the wonderment of it all remained, carrying with it an intense excitement whenever he thought of the probable outcome of this strange adventure.
