used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
atoned
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From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
Clif
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From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
being one more than seven
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
being one more than ten
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
not any; not one
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
and nothing more
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
except for; apart from
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
hurting
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
talkativenessnoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
two times
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He awoke before the rising bell and had a full ten minutes in which to stretch his lame muscles and accustom himself to the thought of getting up.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
WATTLESnounUS /ˈwɑːtəlz/
plural of “wattle” — a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
From this reading WATTLES Clif was glad that the next day was Sunday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
at the time that
From this reading As though having atoned overnight for his talkativeness, Walter spoke but twice during dressing, and then only when spoken to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could lie abed a half-hour later, which was something to rejoice over, and, save for church at eleven o’clock, no duties claimed him until study hour at eight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The muscles were not as sore as he had expected they would be, and by the time he was ready for breakfast he felt quite fit.
