used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
anew
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
Ah
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From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
(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 _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
awaking
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From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
disputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
how
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From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
jocoselyadverb
with humor
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Father._—Here then, my children, is another advantage derived from labour; that of procuring a sweet and peaceful sleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
to-day
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From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
precisely as stated
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Sabbath and the parable._ On awaking in the morning, we were all sensible of an unusual refreshment, and a new activity of mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, yes, father, that is very true, said they, so let us go to work again to-day: What is there to do?
the day immediately before today
From this reading Ah, answered they, stretching and yawning as they spoke, we were so heartily fatigued yesterday, that it is no wonder we slept so soundly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Well, young ones, cried I jocosely, you have learned, I see, how to sleep in a hammock, I heard not a single complaint all the night! no disputing about room from any one of you; all was still and tranquil.
