used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOCK FOR MR.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
(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 By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
bunk-house
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From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
CANBY
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From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
eight-thirty
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From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
a social unit living together
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SHOCK FOR MR.
set up or found
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
Lolabama
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From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
engage in
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
mouse-hole
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From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SHOCK FOR MR.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
risers
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From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A SHOCK FOR MR.
for a short time
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CANBY The morning following their arrival at The Lolabama, The Happy Family, looking several shades less happy, began coming from their tents shortly after daylight.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
Wallie
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From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
a Caucasian
From this reading By five o'clock they were all up and dressed, since, being accustomed to darkened rooms, they found themselves unable to sleep owing to the glare coming through the white canvas.
which person or people
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Out of consideration for his guests, whom he remembered as late risers, Wallie had set the breakfast hour at eight-thirty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This seemed an eternity to The Happy Family who, already famished, consulted their watches with increasing frequency while they watched the door of the bunk-house like cats at a mouse-hole for the cook to make his appearance.
